Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Day-Lewis Prepped for 'Lincoln' Role in Illinois
Leaving nothing to chance, Daniel Day-Lewis' prep for his movie role as Abraham Lincoln included the two-time Academy Award winner secretly spending time in the 16th U.S. president's former Illinois turf. Read »
The Party of Lincoln -- Again
The Illinois Republican Party gave us the greatest political model in American history. They should follow his example back to power and relevance. Read »
What Happened the Day After "Lincoln" ...
The day after the climactic scene of Lincoln, the Illinois legislature approved the anti-slavery amendment. Read »
Abe Lincoln Returns to White House
Following his visit to New York to survey the progress made after Superstorm Sandy, President Barack Obama hosted cast and crew members of the new Steven Spielberg-directed film "Lincoln." Read »
The Land of Lincoln Joins the Party of Lincoln
Sen. Mark Kirk thinks Illinois will have a say in choosing the next Republican nominee for president. But no state has a say, really. It's all fixed from the start. Read »
How Rahm Emanuel Is Like Abraham Lincoln
When Lincoln went to Washington, he rented out his house. No one ever accused him of not being an Illinoisan. Read »
Abe Lincoln Meets Clutch Cargo?
An ad from the Illinois Education Association uses the "moving lips" technique to show Abe Lincoln putting down Bill Brady. Read »
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Did Giannoulias Unload State Hotel for Too Little $$$?
Treasurer auctioned asset for one-half to one-third of its worth. 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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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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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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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