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Thursday, Sep 29, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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By Lisa Balde
Will the 'Rahm Tax' Make a Comeback?

Will the 'Rahm Tax' Make a Comeback?

Remember the luxury services tax that Mayor Rahm Emanuel proposed during his campaign? Emanuel may be bringing it back. Read »

Tuesday, Jun 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM
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By Andrew Greiner
      

Quinn Taps Chico for Illinois School Post

The Governor will ask the former mayoral contender to take over Illinois's schools. Read »

Friday, Mar 25, 2011 at 1:30 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Running Against Rahm

Running Against Rahm
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Gery Chico's communications director talks about running against a candidate with more money and celebrity than Chicago's ever seen before. Read »

Tuesday, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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By Lisa Balde
      

Chico Loses His Run Off Bid

The former Daley chief of staff's efforts to force a runoff fell short. Read »

Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM
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By Phil Rogers

'Kickoff To the Runoff': Chico

'Kickoff To the Runoff': Chico
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Gery Chico hopped the El on Monday to mobilize voters. Read »

Friday, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:07 AM
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By Edward McClelland

Chico's Final Weekend

Chico's Final Weekend

Over a plate of calamari at Pizza Capri, Ward Room talks to Gery Chico about public employees pensions, neighborhood redevelopment, and Ed Burke. Read »

Friday, Feb 18, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern
      

Chico Eyes a Runoff

Candidates sprint toward the finish with a final weekend push. Read »

Friday, Feb 18, 2011 at 12:00 AM
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By BJ Lutz, Jeff Goldblatt

Opponents Pile on Emanuel

Opponents Pile on Emanuel

Candidates try to chip away at front-runner to force a run-off. Read »

Thursday, Feb 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM
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By BJ Lutz
      

Chico to Daley: Don't Kindle a Fire Over 'Judas' Flap

Mayoral candidate says Daley should "bring a measured response." Read »

Thursday, Feb 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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By BJ Lutz

Daley: Wall Street Judas Comment a "Disgrace"

Daley: Wall Street Judas Comment a

Mayor calls on Gery Chico to strongly condemn comment made during introduction at Tuesday fundraiser. Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

Barack Obama

He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

After spending much of the past year and a half out of the public eye Triple J is making a comeback!

Rod Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh

Tea Party conservative who likes to say no, will have to talk more about his personal life if he wants a second term.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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Authors
Phil Rogers Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern WMAQ's Political Reporter since 2006, not afraid of a challenge. Read full bio .
Edward McClelland Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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