Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: Chief Keef's Bad Week
Chief Keef isn't having a good album drop. His debut CD, "Finally Rich," was the most-hyped album of the week. Even The New York Times reviewed it, calling it “relentlessly dark and sometimes lifeless, at least... Read »
Opinion: Another Reason I Don't Like Chief Keef
I was going to buy Chief Keef's new album, but since last week's murders at a Connecticut elementary school, I haven't had the stomach for any violent entertainment. Read »
Could Joe Walsh Be The GOP Nominee For Governor?
Pat Quinn should be so lucky. He usually is. Read »
Opinion: Rahm Writes Op-Ed On Why He Should Be President
The Democrats, Rahm explains, need to rebuild America's infrastructure -- just like he'd doing in Chicago. Read »
Opinion: I Want To Vote Republican, But I Can't
In my district, there's no Republican on the ballot for General Assembly. That's the story in most of Chicago. Read »
Opinion: Joe Walsh Goes From "Gay Friendly" to Gay-Baiting Republican
In a 1996 interview with a gay newspaper, Rep. Joe Walsh declared, "If there's a more gay-friendly Republican around, I'd like to meet them." This year, he received a 0 from the Human Right Campaign. 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 »
Opinion: "Son of Detroit"
Mitt Romney quotes Kid Rock to defend himself against Barack Obama claim that he wanted to let the auto industry die. Read »
Opinion: Bears, Cards or Debate?
Illinois may register the lowest ratings in the nation for tonight’s foreign policy debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. That’s because we’re the only state with two sports teams playing tonight. The... Read »
Opinion: Why White Protestants Won't Vote For Obama
George W. Bush and John McCain won two-thirds of the white Protestant vote. Mitt Romney may do even better. 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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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
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Rahm Unconcerned About Low Poll Numbers
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Downtown Robberies Come as Summer Tourism Season Starts
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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