Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
JC Brizard to Remain on CPS Payroll
Jean-Claude Brizard lost his job today, but not his paycheck. Read »
Underwater Trash Collector Hits Chicago
Environmental group unveils remote control trash collector. Read »
Rahm Visits Restored Holden Block
Mayor Rahm Emanuel got a peek Thursday at the newly restored historic Holden Block, which officially reopened Wednesday in Chicago’s West Loop as the headquarters for an advertising agency. Read »
City Council Committee Approves Chicago Food Trucks Ordinance
The Chicago City Council committee approved the new Chicago Food Trucks ordinance Thursday. Read »
Emanuel to Reopen Chicago Libraries on Mondays
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the reopening of Chicago Libraries Monday mornings. Read »
Chicago Launches Official Tourism Agency
Chicago is choosing Choose Chicago. The newly branded tourism agency, designed to condense Chicago’s tourism into a single entity, declared official status Friday boasting a new organizational structure,... Read »
Person in Custody for Death of 7-Year-Old
A person of interest is in police custody for the fatal shooting last week of 7-year-old Heaven Sutton in front of her Austin neighborhood home, police said. Read »
Emanuel Announces Hundreds of New Jobs
Mayor says Huron Consulting Group has committed to adding 400 to 600 jobs to its Chicago headquarters office over the next three years. Read »
Andy Samberg Impersonates Rahm For Conan
Andy Samberg impersonates Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Conan O'Brien's "Just For Laughs Chicago" Tuesday show. 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
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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