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Satire: When Mitt Romney Visits Sesame Street
What will happen on Day One of a Romney presidency, when he makes good on his promise to fire Big Bird. Yes, this is satire. Read »
Who Won Wednesday's Debate?
Who won Wednesday night's debate? An informal poll of NBC 5 viewers voted 1,946 to 933 that Gov. Mitt Romney prevailed. They weren't the only ones. Read »
What to Expect from the Romney-Obama Debate
Newton Minow is the Vice Chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates and has played a role in every single televised debate since the first one in 1960 says “I think you’ll see both of them be very... Read »
Illinois Romney Supporters Organize Debate Watch Party
Mitt Romney's Illinois team is setting up an official watch party for the presidential debate next month.State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Sen. Sue Rezin and Rep. Pam Roth host the event at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at... Read »
Poll Shows Obama Leading Romney in Illinois, 59-35
After getting 61 percent against John McCain, Obama looks set for another landslide victory in his home state. Read »
Obama Supporters More Likely To Buy Merch: Report
President Barack Obama supporters are four times more likely to buy campaign merch than supporters of Mitt Romney, according to a new report. Read »
Obama: Romney Politicized Teacher Strike
President Barack Obama weighed in over the weekend on Chicago's teacher strike, days after union delegates voted to suspend the strike and head back to class. In a taped Saturday interview with "Today Show" host... Read »
Obama Releases Ad Attacking Romney's "47 Percent" Remark
A new web ad features New Yorkers scolding Romney for writing off half the country as freeloaders. Read »
Obama Returns to Wisconsin Saturday
One month before early voting begins in the November election, President Barack Obama returns to Wisconsin, now solidified as battleground territory and a place of potential gain for Mitt Romney. Read »
The Presidential Campaign, By The Percentages
1 percent. 47 percent. 99 percent. Math fans have to love the rhetoric of the Obama-Romney contest. 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.
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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
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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Supporters Laud Plans For Navy Pier, McComick Place Upgrades
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Rahm: People Feel Safe On Michigan Ave.
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Rahm To New Cops: "You Do Not Bear Burden Alone Of Reducing Crime"
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Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
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Rahm Touts "Night Out in the Parks" Initiative
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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IG Report Questions Locations of Chicago Red-Light Cameras
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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