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Barack Obama

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

Would State Senator Obama Have Voted For Gay Marriage?

Maybe ... but he would have regretted it when he ran for higher office. Read »

cell phone driving ban

Friday, Mar 1, 2013 at 5:41 PM

Illinois Closer to Cell Phone Driving Ban

House passes bill, sends to Senate. Read »

Illinois Legislature

Sunday, Dec 23, 2012 at 7:25 PM

Over 200 Illinois Clergy Advocate Same-Sex Marriage Bill

Hundred of Illinois Clergy, many of them from the Chicago area, are throwing their support behind a same-sex marriage bill that could come up for a vote in Springfield. Read »

Sears

Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011 at 11:01 AM

What Is The Future For Sears? What Is The Future For Sears?

After Illinois Legislature could not come to an agreement to give Sears a tax break, will Sears leave the state like they have threatened to do? 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.

Rahm Emanuel

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

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.

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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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.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

By Edward McClelland

Would State Senator Obama Have Voted For Gay Marriage? Would State Senator Obama Have Voted For Gay Marriage?