Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: If We Legalize Drugs, Guns Will Become Much Less Dangerous
But first, the drug rights movement needs some catchy slogans. Read »
Opinion: Nobody Really Wants To Be Attorney General
In the last two decades, every lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer or comptroller has run for governor of Senate -- except Jesse White. Read »
Opinion: Rahm's Big Book Tour
Mayor Emanuel plans to help a brother out by promoting Zeke's family memoir. Read »
Opinion: Why Chicago Is America's Murder Capital
Like so many of our city's problems, it can be traced back to segregation. Read »
Opinion: Ryan Should Mentor Future Governors
Now that he's out of prison, George Ryan needs to get a job. Helping other governors stay out of trouble would be a good fit. Read »
Opinion: Local Gun Control Won't Help Chicago
Guns in America aren't going away. So we need to find ways to manage conflicts among violent young people who have access to all the weapons they want. Read »
Opinion: Bribery? There's An App For That
Illinois has always led the nation in political corruption. Let's lead it into the 21st Century by replacing cash bribes with money transfers over the Internet, and from cell phones. Read »
Opinion: Concealed Carry Law Won't Make Chicago Safer
In New York, the safest big city in America, it's extremely difficult to obtain a concealed carry permit. In Flint, which has the nation's highest murder, anyone who's not crazy or a criminal can pack heat. Read »
Opinion: What Chicago's 500th Murder Means
Chicago is now seen as the murder capital of America. Read »
Opinion: New Year's Day Should Be No-Parking Day
For the fourth year in a row, Chicago Parking LLC is raising rates on parking meters. An hour that cost 25 cents before the city sold the parking concession for $1.15 billion in 2008 will now cost $2. Parking in... Read »
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Who We're Covering
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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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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
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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