Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Rahm, Quinn Back Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Powerful Illinois politicians from both parties teamed up Tuesday to support a plan that would give drivers' licenses to undocumented immigrants. Read »
Bloggers Deserve a Tax Break, Too
If I'm not exempted from the income tax increase, I'll start writing Ward Room from Milwaukee. Read »
Cullerton Gambles on Nature Announcement
Senate president grabs the mic and asks Quinn to discuss gambling with him and the mayor. Read »
CME, Sears Tax Break Fails
The Illinois Senate approved a package, but their colleagues in the house submarine it. Read »
Sen. Meeks Won't Run for Re-Election
Reverend James Meeks, pastor of a Chicago mega church and Illinois State Senator who briefly made a run for Chicago mayor this year, will not try to keep his seat. Read »
Gambling Bill Vote Expected Next Week: Cullerton
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton expects a vote on a state gambling expansion next week, but the outcome is far from certain. Read »
Gambling Expansion Likely DOA: Legislators
There's little chance a bill that would expand gambling throughout Illinois will ever pass, many Illinois legislators said Tuesday. Read »
Evanston Township on Suicide Watch
Since the city of Evanston and Evanston Township share the same borders and governing body, local leaders say they can save $85,000 a year by dissolving the township. In over-governed Illinois, that's welcome... Read »
Quinn Glad to 'Move Forward' on Construction Bill
Quinn is thinking onward and upward for the construction bill unanimously approved by the Illinois Supreme Court. 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
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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