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Mark Kirk Climbs Capitol Steps, Returns To Senate
The struggles Mark Kirk endured during his yearlong recovery from a major stroke were worth it Thursday as the Illinois Republican marked his long-awaited return to work by climbing the 45 steps to the Senate's... Read »
Kirk To Return To Senate After Major Stroke
Illinois senator credits his staff at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for pushing him when he thought he couldn't do it. Read »
Sen. Mark Kirk To Return a Year After Stroke
Nearly a year after a stroke left him barely able to move the left side of his body, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is expected to climb the 45 steps to the Senate's front door this week — a walk that's significant not... Read »
Biden to Welcome Kirk Back to Senate: Report
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who has spent most of the year recovering from a stroke, will return to the Capitol Hill this week. Read »
Opinion: Dick Durbin vs. the NRA
Our senior senator is a nemesis of the gun lobby -- as is our junior senator. Read »
Durbin Retirement Could Leave Downstate Without A Senator
The Washington Post speculates Durbin may retire. That could end a long tradition of senators with Downstate connections. Read »
Mark Kirk Set To Return To Senate Jan. 3
Sen. Mark Kirk will return to the Senate on the first day of the new Congress, nearly one year after suffering a stroke, Ward Room confirmed. Read »
Michelle Obama for Senate? PPP Says Yes
It’s only hypothetical this point, but a survey done by Public Policy Polling gives Mrs. Obama the lead over Sen. Mark Kirk 51 to 40 percent, should she choose to challenge Kirk in 2016 for an Illinois senate... Read »
With Vote Against Disability Treaty, GOP Further Narrows Its Base
The Republicans have turned off women, African-Americans, city dwellers, single people -- and now the disabled. Read »
Durbin, Kirk Can't Agree on New U.S. Attorney
Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk can't come to an agreement about who should replace former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. 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.
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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
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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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