Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
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 »
Quinn Taps Chico for Illinois School Post
The Governor will ask the former mayoral contender to take over Illinois's schools. Read »
Running Against Rahm
Gery Chico's communications director talks about running against a candidate with more money and celebrity than Chicago's ever seen before. Read »
Chico Loses His Run Off Bid
The former Daley chief of staff's efforts to force a runoff fell short. Read »
'Kickoff To the Runoff': Chico
Gery Chico hopped the El on Monday to mobilize voters. Read »
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 »
Chico to Daley: Don't Kindle a Fire Over 'Judas' Flap
Mayoral candidate says Daley should "bring a measured response." Read »
Daley: Wall Street Judas Comment a "Disgrace"
Mayor calls on Gery Chico to strongly condemn comment made during introduction at Tuesday fundraiser. Read »
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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.
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
Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.
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.
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CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
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Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
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McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
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Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
Authors
Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
Mary Ann Ahern
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Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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