Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Obama Takes Stage for Rally in Milwaukee
Thousands of people packed into the Delta Center in downtown Milwaukee to see President Barack Obama on Saturday. Read »
Rock, Roll and Romney
Now that he's been endorsed by Meat Loaf, Mitt Romney's campaign has a real playlist. Here are some of the rock -- and country -- stars who love Romney. Read »
Butter Bust of Obama Takes to Chicago Streets
If you see a yellow-ish sculpture of a man's head rolling through the Loop Friday afternoon, your eyes aren't playing tricks on you: It really is a bust of President Barack Obama made of butter. The butter head... Read »
President Obama Votes in Chicago
Barack Obama on Thursday became the first sitting president to cast an early ballot in person when he voted at a community center on Chicago's south side. Read »
14 Arrested in Protest at Bain Capital-Controlled Plant
Workers at Sensata Technologies plant in Freeport have been pleading with Gov. Mitt Romney, who still owns Bain Capital stock, to use his influence to save soon-to-be-outsourced jobs. Read »
Opinion: Why Abortion May Not Be As Big An Issue As The Democrats Hope
It's hard to argue that the right to abortion is in peril after Reagan, Bush I and Bush II did nothing to ban it. Read »
The Dark Horse Who Emerged As A Front Runner
An amazing number of political terms originated at the race track. Read »
Obama Camp Ties Romney to Mourdock Comments
Less than two weeks out from the election, President Barack Obama's campaign quickly tied opponent Mitt Romney to controversial comments made this week by Indiana Senate candidate Richard Mourdock. Read »
Romney Returns to Chicago Nov. 2
After seeing fundraising success in the Chicago area earlier this year, Mitt Romney again looks to President Barack Obama's home turf for a pre-election push. Read »
Who Won Monday's Debate?
Who won Monday night's debate? An informal survey of NBC 5 viewers voted 1,047 to 409 that President Barack Obama prevailed in the final meeting. They weren't the only ones. 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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