Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Spoof Twitter Feed Targets Chicago's Top Cop
A spoof Twitter feed popped up Monday focused on Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy. The satiric McCarthy feed focuses on the top cop's no-nonsense, manly reputation which came into play during this... Read »
Mayor Thanks Commuters for NATO Patience
Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to thank Chicagoans for their patience while world leaders were in town for the NATO Summit. Chicago closed roads, police lined Michigan Avenue, Metra put security restrictions in place... Read »
Emanuel Proud of Chicago
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who was largely out of the public eye during a weekend fraught with police and protesters clashes, addressed the media for the first time since the NATO summit began. Read »
Occupy Bingo
How many of these left-wing cliches can you spot at your next protest? Your Ward Room Blogger saw them all on Sunday. Read »
Quinn Takes Advantage of NATO, Meets With Leaders
Gov. Pat Quinn has met with about half a dozen heads of state during the NATO summit to build trade links for Illinois. It's been one of Quinn's goals. Last year, he traveled to China and Japan and is headed... Read »
Rahm Emanuel Dines at the Field
While his police force is out dealing with sometimes violent protesters at 22nd and Michigan Avenue, the mayor was hosting a dinner at the Field Museum for the International Security Assistance Force. Read »
Rahm, David Cameron Meet on City Hall Roof
Chicago's City Hall Roof top is known for its lush greenery. Former mayor Richard J. Daley, made green roofs a passion project of his tenure and had one installed at City Hall among other city buildings Read »
PHOTOS: Protestors Target Rahm's Home
Hundreds march on Emanuel's Ravenswood home. See Full Gallery »
Protesters Met with NATO Officials
Private discussion held about parties' differing beliefs ahead of the NATO Summit, NBC Chicago has learned. Read »
Rahm Emanuel's Long NATO Weekend
Mayor Rahm Emanuel is in for a predictably long weekend as NATO diplomats continue to fly into O'Hare Airport for the weekend's summit. At first count, Emanuel had 15 major events planned for the weekend. 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.
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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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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
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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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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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