Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Winter Weather Affects Voter Turnout
Rain, sleet and snow hit the Chicago area Tuesday on the same day that voters, albeit a small number of them, went to the polls. Read »
Halvorson, Kelly, Beale Sprint To 2nd District Finish
Candidates vying to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. made their final push before Tuesday's special primary in the 2nd District. Read »
Rep. Robin Kelly, D-N.Y.?
The New York money pouring into the 2nd District Congressional race may be a harbinger of future elections, thanks to the Supreme Court's "Citizens United" decision. Read »
Poll Shows Debbie Halvorson Leading in 2nd District
Pollster says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ads may have backfired. Read »
Candidates Make Final Push Before Tuesday Election
The candidates vying to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. are making their final push before Tuesday's election. Read »
What $750,000 Can Buy
How Jesse Jackson Jr. could have used the money he stole to help his community, instead of himself. Read »
Rev. Jesse Jackson Proud of Son For Coming Clean
Rev. Jesse Jackson is standing by his son. A day after Jesse Jackson Jr. admitted in federal court to spending $750,000 of campaign funds for personal use, Rev. Jackson told MSNBC he's proud of him for accepting... Read »
Sentencing Up Next In Jackson Family Saga
After pleading guilty Wednesday to separate charges for misusing campaign money, Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi, must now face sentencing. Read »
Sandi Jackson Failed to File $600k Over 6 Years
Prosecutors said some of the improper funds she used included 3100 purchases amounting to $27,421.22 from her aldermanic campaign account. Read »
Sandi Jackson Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud
Former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson pleaded guilty to a tax offense Wednesday, about three hours after her husband pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds. 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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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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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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