Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
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 »
Why Tonight's Debate Will Be A Game Changer
Both Romney and Obama will stay on message in an attempt to win over undecided voters in critical swing states. Only one thing is certain: this election will be decided by a razor-thin margin. Read »
Opinion: Cubs Owner Invests In Another Loser: Mitt Romney
Crusty right-wing billionaire Joe Ricketts, whose family owns the Cubs, is spending $10 million on ads featuring disillusioned Obama voters. Read »
Opinion: Old White Guys For Romney, Young Black Women For Obama
Both parties will making appeals to race and gender this year. But voters can't be summed up by surface demographics. 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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