Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Texas Senator Pens Letter to Banks Emanuel Pressured Over Guns
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, says Bank of America and TD Bank are welcome to do business in Texas. Read »
Gun Show Offers Weapons that Quinn Wants to Ban
As Gov. Pat Quinn and other Illinois Democrats vow to pursue a statewide ban on assault weapons, some of those same guns were on sale Saturday at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Read »
Will Chicago Play Host to the Gun Control Battle?
President Barack Obama won re-election, so the campaign staffers who ran his operation from a floor of the Prudential Tower have been searching for something to do with their time. Now that Obama has signaled a... Read »
Obama Keeps Chicago In Gun Debate
President Barack Obama is keeping his hometown in the gun-debate spotlight. For the second time in a month he noted Chicago's persistent violence in a major speech to the nation. Read »
Opinion: Gingrich Tries To Exploit Chicago Murders To Stop Gun Control
If House Republicans hold hearings on gun control in Chicago, as Gingrich suggests, the families of murder victims should testify. Read »
Rahm Tells Pension Funds to Drop Gun Makers
Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday ordered city pension funds to divest from any companies that manufacture assault weapons. “We cannot support or invest in companies that profit from the proliferation of assault... Read »
Chicago Gun Rules Could Extend to All Cook County
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is seeking to broaden a requirement for gun owners to report the loss, theft or sale of firearms to include all of Cook County. Read »
Durbin Gets Gun Feedback from State's Top Cops
Sen. Dick Durbin is a member of the Senate's Judiciary Committee, which will hold hearings on the recommendations offered by the White House's Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. Read »
Emanuel to Propose New Gun Control Ordinance
He was scant on details, but Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday said he will propose new gun control measures in an upcoming City Council session that he says are "common sense" and will withstand legal... Read »
Nekritz: Assault Weapons Ban Unlikely in Lame-Duck
A key lawmaker says legislation restricting assault weapons isn't likely to come up in the final days of the lame-duck session. 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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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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Mayor on Political Consequences
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Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
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Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
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Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
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Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
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Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
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Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
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Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
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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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