Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Chicago Welcomes Nobel Peace Laureates
The three-day summit kicks off Monday with speeches from Gov. Pat Quinn and former President Bill Clinton. Mayor Rahm Emanuel also will join former Russian President Mikhail Gorbachev and actor and activist Sean... Read »
Chicago Hosts Peace Summit Amid Record Violence
Mayor Rahm Emanuel hosts Nobel Peace Laureates this week at a very non-peaceful time in Chicago. On Friday night, two men were shot dead and three others were injured in shootings on Chicago's South and West... Read »
Bike Group Cam Catches Speeders Near Park
The Active Transportation Alliance wants Mayor Rahm Emanuel's speed cameras in Chicago. And the group, known for encouraging people to walk, bike or take public transit over driving, says it collected proof... Read »
Rahm's "New Chicago" Plan Draws Skeptics
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to build a "new Chicago." Some local groups wonder what that means and where the money would come from. Finance Committee members met Monday to discuss a proposal that would allow... Read »
Rahm Attends Summit After Violent Weekend
Following a bloody weekend in Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel leaves town Monday for a national meeting focused on preventing youth violence. Emanuel joins mayors from five other cities and top leaders to lay out... Read »
Emanuel: Our Streets Don't Belong to Gangs
Mayor Rahm Emanuel pounded his fist on the podium. The gun violence from last weekend is unacceptable, he said. Read »
CPS to Expand International Diploma Program
Chicago Public Schools will create more International Baccalaureate diploma programs in high schools across Chicago. Read »
When Everyone is Irish
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, shaking hands and complimenting babies, made his way through the pre-parade crowd at Balbo and Columbus before noon today. Read »
Rahm, Quinn Announce New Olive-Harvey Facility
Olive-Harvey College got some good news Tuesday from local leaders. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Gov. Pat Quinn announced the construction of the Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TDL) Center at... Read »
"You'll Make State's Supreme Choice"
The race for the Illinois Supreme Court is being lead by "Undecided" followed by candidate Aurelia Pucinski. 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.
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Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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