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Rahm Emanuel
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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By Lisa Balde

10 Things You Don't Know About Chicago's Mayoral Candidates

High school jobs, finger accidents, nicknames and more. See Full Gallery »

Richard Daley
Thursday, Feb 17, 2011 at 9:45 AM
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By Edward McClelland

Del Valle Is Back On The Air

Del Valle Is Back On The Air
NBCChicago.com

Miguel del Valle's penetrating new ad shows TV viewers the voice he found on the campaign trail, as a champion of the fed-up and downtrodden. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Thursday, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:35 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

With 8 Days to Go, Candidates Debate

With 8 Days to Go, Candidates Debate

Top four mayoral candidates at times took jabs at one another and other times celebrated each others' commitment to the city. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Friday, Feb 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM
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By Mary Ann Ahern

Chico Promises a Run Off

Chico Promises a Run Off

Chico likes his chances. Also, Del Valle plans TV ad. Read »

Richard Daley
Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011 at 2:48 PM
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By Andrew Greiner
      

Del Valle Vows to Fight Parking Meter Lease

The candidate says he won't give up on repealing. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Friday, Jan 28, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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By Ward Room Staff
      

Swings Taken, No Knockout Punches at Mayoral Debate

With the ballot finally settled, candidates argue taxes, police. Read »

Rahm Emanuel
Thursday, Jan 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM
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By Ward Room Staff

Rahm's Opponents Weigh in on Supreme Court Decision

Rahm's Opponents Weigh in on Supreme Court Decision

Trio was quick on the draw after ballot finally set. Read »

Richard Daley
Tuesday, Jan 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Del Valle Needs to Raise Money or Drop Out

Del Valle Needs to Raise Money or Drop Out

Rahm Emanuel has raised 66 times as much money as Miguel del Valle. Unless the city clerk gets serious about fundraising, he'll just be wasting his followers' money and votes. Read »

Richard Daley
Wednesday, Dec 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM
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By Edward McClelland

Miguel del Valle Could Sure Use 25 Bucks

Miguel del Valle Could Sure Use 25 Bucks
NBCChicago.com

He'sattempting an unknown political feat: winning an election by being broke. Read »

Richard Daley
Thursday, Dec 23, 2010 at 12:30 PM
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By Edward McClelland

So No Chicagoan Goes Hungry

So No Chicagoan Goes Hungry

Miguel del Valle visits a Rogers Park food pantry, where he promises "to ensure that no Chicagoan goes hungry." Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

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.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

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

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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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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