Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: Jason Plummer Sends Ill-Timed Tweet About Ayers, Dohrn
The failed candidate for lieutenant governor and Congress uses the Boston Marathon bombing to take a dig at Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. Read »
Enyart Beats Plummer in Close Race for 12th
Bill Enyart beat out Republican Jason Plummer and Green Party candidate Paula Bradshaw Tuesday night to win Southern Illinois' 12th U.S. House District seat being vacated by Democrat Jerry Costello. Read »
William Enyart
William 'Bill' Enyart is the Democratic Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District of Illinois Read »
Jason Plummer
Jason Plummer is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Rodger Cook
Rodger Cook is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Theresa Kormos
Theresa Kormos is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Jason Plummer's Infamous Freeze Featured on Jay Leno
T-T-T-oday, junior. Jason Plummer's infamous, stutter-tastic WTTW interview made it into Jay Leno's opening monologue Wednesday night in a Colbert Report-esque segment called Get to Know Your 2010... Read »
The Senator's Daughter Meets The Millionaire's Son
Simon and Plummer debate whether a political legacy or a lumber fortune is a better qualification for lieutenant governor. Read »
Pol Position
February 16: Provision ballots counted today, Brady's legislative record, Plummer says he's no Scott Lee Cohen, more. 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.
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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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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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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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