Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Blaming Daley
Another Rahm Emanuel puff piece in The Economist blames Mayor Richard M. Daley and the public-employee unions for Chicago's financial problems. Read »
A Monument To Police Torture?
The Chicago Police Torture Justice Memorial Project is looking for a lasting remembrance of the most shameful incident in Mayor Daley's career. Read »
A 2020 Olympic Bid For Chicago?
The U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee are finally getting along. But that doesn't solve the problems that sank Chicago's Olympic bid. Read »
White Sox to Honor Mayor Daley
The White Sox will host a "Mayor Daley Night" to honor Chicago's former mayor. Read »
If Daley Were Oprah's Last Guest
Imagine how the audience would react if Oprah brought out former Mayor Richard M. Daley to end her show's 25-year run. Read »
Daley to Announce U of C Appointment
Daley to announce Tuesday morning his forthcoming appointment at the University of Chicago. Read »
What Derrick Can Do For Rahm
Michael Jordan helped Mayor Daley in his quest to make Chicago a global city. Derrick Rose can help Mayor Emanuel bring the city together. Read »
What Richard J. Would Say About Daley
What Richard J. Daley would think of his son's 22 years as mayor. Read »
   Â
Daley Can Take $1.1 Million With Him
Thanks to a loophole in a 1998 campaign finance law, Mayor Daley can convert his campaign fund to personal use after leaving office. Read »
About Ward Room
NBC Chicago's award winning politics blog takes a critical look at Illinois' top influence-peddlers, using a mix of news and commentary designed to keep this state's notoriously corruptible politicians honest and accountable.
Follow Us
advertisement
Who We're Covering
See more Who We're Covering
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
-
Mayor on Political Consequences
-
Rahm Pledges With Tornado Recovery If Needed
-
Mayor Not Worried About Political Fallout from School Closures
-
Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill
-
Parents of Sandy Hook Victims Join Quinn in Quest for Gun Control
-
Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill
-
Perception Not Reality On Mag Mile Safety: McCarthy
-
Demonstrators Arrested in Final School Closure Fight
-
CTU's Lewis on Re-Election
-
Preckwinkle Takes Issue With School Closures
-
McCormick Place Wouldn't Automatically Get Chicago Casino: Rahm
-
Mayor Seeks to Protect Chicago Interests in State Gun Law
-
Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
-
Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
-
Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
-
Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
-
Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
-
Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
-
CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
-
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.
Most Popular
- Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage
- Book Excerpt: The Birth of the HDO
- School Closure Opponents Arrested at City Hall
- Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin
- State Senate Committee OKs Ammunition Limit
advertisement
news
Search, Rescue Winds Down a Day After Oklahoma Tornado- Old Town School Spared from Closure: Reports
- Schaumburg Village Trustee Survives Okla. Tornado
- Mayor Not Concerned About Political Fallout from CPS Closures
- Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage
- Law Erases Statute of Limitations on Your Federal Debt
