Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Republicans: Brady Resignation Offers Time for Reboot
Illinois Republicans said the resignation Tuesday of the head of the state party is a chance to regroup, rebuild the base and address mistakes that led to an Election Day shellacking. Read »
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady Steps Down
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady is stepping down. Brady announced his resignation Tuesday in a letter to the state party's central committee. Read »
Walsh Talks Political Future During Final Town Hall
Defeated U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh is going to have a lot of time on his hands come January. But don't expect him to step out of the political spotlight just yet. Read »
Illinois GOP Focuses on 'Firing Mike Madigan'
Republicans seek to take over leadership role in Springfield. Read »
Madigan Under "Fire" at RNC
The opening of the Republican National Convention may have been postponed, but that did not stop the state GOP from releasing their latest message that will heat things up for House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read »
How Mitt Romney Can Beat Obama in Illinois
John Curry, 32nd Ward Republican Committeeman, and candidate for chairman of the Chicago Republican Party, talks about his party's plans for the fall election. Read »
Mitt Romney Files First in Illinois
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney became the first candidate to file for election in Illinois.That also makes him the first to challenge incumbent president Barack Obama in his home state. Read »
Politicos React, Skewer Blago
"The former Governor will now have plenty of time to consider his performance over these years and quietly assess the consequences of his actions," said Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka. Read »
Quinn's Redistricting Map Likely to See GOP Challenge
Illinois governor signed bill into law on Friday. Read »
Brady: Illinois GOP Leads Nation in Phone Calls
Phone banks humming Monday as candidates stump. 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.
Videos
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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
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