Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Teens Talk to Rahm About Solutions to Violence
More than 500 teens are expected to submit their proposals and brainstorm with Chicago officials Saturday afternoon, including Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Read »
City Pumps $5 Million Into Choose Chicago
Mayor, Aviation Department seek to promote city's airports. Read »
City, Police Sergeants Reach Contract Agreement
Four-year contract includes 9 percent pay increase and retiree health care. Read »
NATO Price Tag: $27.5 Million
City left with a surplus following privated donations, federal government contributions. Read »
Rahm Fundraises for Democrats with Pelosi
Mayor Rahm Emanuel enlists help of Pelosi for fundraiser in hopes to regain House Read »
Rahm Touts Digital Billboards
Each new billboards would replace at least five conventional billboards. Read »
Brizard Leaves With Glowing Recommendation
Former CPS CEO to receive 2013 salary, a year of health benefits. Read »
City's Red-Light Camera Vendor Under Scrutiny
Company's bid for speed camera contract dropped after ethics violation. 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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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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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
Authors
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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