Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Chicago's Next US Attorney Faces Urgent Dilemma
Chicago's next U.S. attorney faces a dilemma sprung from the twin evils bedeviling America's third-largest city. Should he zero in on Illinois' deep pool of political corruption with the resolve of his... Read »
Kirk Said In 2010 He'd Vote Against Immigration Reform
In 2010, Senate candidate Mark Kirk told the Tribune editorial board he wouldn't support granting legal status to undocumented immigrants unless the U.S. increased security on the Mexican border. That's just how... Read »
Business Leaders Urge Kirk to Back Immigration
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and local business leaders want Sen. Mark Kirk to get on board with immigration reform. Read »
Dillard Continues 'Tradition' For Bachelor Republicans
State Sen. Kirk Dillard's suggestion that Illinois needs a "traditional family" in the governor's mansion is seen as an innuendo about state Treasurer Dan Rutherford. Read »
Kirk, Rush Discuss Gang Round-Up Plan
Congressional colleagues reiterated their commitment to friendship and bipartisanship Tuesday following a private meeting to discuss the senator's gang member roundup proposal that Rush dismissed as an... Read »
Bobby Rush Plays the Race Card
Rep. Bobby Rush has some racially-charged words for Sen. Mark Kirk’s proposal to mass-arrest member of the Gangster Disciples street gang Read »
Illinois Senators Target Gangster Disciples Gang
Bipartisan pair believe plan could involved up to 18,000 arrests. Read »
Ill. House Extends Deadline to Consider Gay Marriage Bill
The Illinois House has reportedly extended its deadline one week for considering a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage. Read »
Zachary Fardon Nominated to Succeed Patrick Fitzgerald
A former federal prosecutor was nominated Thursday for U.S. attorney, succeeding Patrick Fitzgerald, Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk announced. Read »
Sen. Kirk To Support Pritzker Confirmation
Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday. Read »
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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.
Michael Madigan
Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
Ed Burke
Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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Mayor Remarks on Passage of New Parking Deal
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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