Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Jason Wu Launches New Collection For Nordstrom
The designer whose fans include First Lady Michelle Obama launched a new women's collection this week at 49 Nordstrom locations across the country, include Obama's hometown. 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 »
Four More Years ... of Michelle Style
To fashionistas, Tuesday's presidential win means more than a second term for President Barack Obama. It means another four years of Michelle Obama style. Read »
Mrs. Obama Makes Early Voting Push in Wis.
First lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton traveled across Wisconsin Friday to encourage early voting. Clinton was in Green Bay Friday, with Michelle Obama making stops in Racine and Wausau. Read »
First Lady Tapes TV Show, Raises Funds
Michelle Obama was a guest on The Steve Harvey Show before two Chicago-area fundraisers. Read »
First Lady Fund-Raises in Chicago Thursday
First Lady Michelle Obama returns to Chicago this week for two fundraisers: one at the former home of Oprah Winfrey's Harpo Studios and the other at the home of a media mogul. Read »
When David Axelrod Had Hair. Long Hair.
A gallery of politicians' high school yearbook photos features a number of local politicians as teenagers. Sadly missing: Rahm Emanuel. Read »
First Lady Joins Quinn to Sign Military Legislation
First Lady Michelle Obama plans to make full use of her trip to Chicago next week. Besides hosting two fundraisers, she also will attend the signing of new legislation by Gov. Pat Quinn, according to the... Read »
First Lady, Jane Lynch Headline Fund-Raiser
Obama campaign continues support of LGBT community. Read »
100-Plus Cops Assigned to Wedding: Report
Following two crime-filled weekends in Chicago, up to 200 police officers could provide security for a clout-heavy Saturday wedding. Ahead of another warm weekend, officers were ordered to secure the... 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
-
Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
-
Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
-
Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
-
Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
-
A Tale of Two Schools
-
Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
-
CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
-
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
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
- Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Plan
- CPS CEO: "Our Children in Cleveland are Underperforming"
- Quinn Skeptical of Illinois House Concealed-Carry Plan
- Chicago Sues Over Parking Garage Dispute
- Quinn Calls Concealed Carry Bill 'Massive Overreach'
advertisement
