Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Emanuel: Let's Get Wrigley Renovation Deal Done
There may be no taxpayer subsidy but the Ricketts family is asking for an easing of certain restrictions on signs and night games Read »
Papa Cub vs. Debra Winger's Ex
In his home state of Nebraska, crusty right-wing billionaire Joe Ricketts pays for ads against former senator -- and current Senate candidate -- Bob Kerrey, who is also Debra Winger's former boyfriend. Read »
The Ricketts Family's Anti-Obama Movie
If Wrigley Field had a Jumbotron, it could screen "2016: Obama's America" between now and the election. Read »
Joe Ricketts Publishes Pro-Tax Book
The right wing billionaire's group, Ending Spending, has published a book by a pair of University of Southern California professors that favors higher taxes. Read »
Opinion: The Re-Cub-licans
The Ricketts children need to sit down with their conservative father and tell him he's damaging the Cubs brand with his outspoken criticism of Barack Obama. Read »
Cubs Brass Scramble to Avoid Emanuel's Ire
Tom Ricketts has been negotiating with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel -- who is a big supporter of Obama's -- to help fund a ball park renovation. Emanuel is reportedly livid about the SuperPac plan. Read »
Cubs Owner Wants To Tie Obama To Rev. Wright
Joe Ricketts, angry right-wing billionaire and patriarch of the family that owns the Cubs, is hatching a $10 million plan to attack the president's character by tying him to Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Read »
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Who We're Covering
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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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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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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
Authors
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.
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