Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: Goo-Goos Snatch Scholarships From Underprivileged Students
Sen. Donne Trotter, D-Chicago, says ending the Legislative Scholarship program will hurt students in his district. This is why "good government" is not always good for poor communities. Read »
Opinion: Odds On Your Next Governor
It's never too early to start handicapping the 2014 field. Read »
Opinion: George Will Disses His Home State
Will, who grew up in Champaign, claims higher taxes and fiscal irresponsibility will cause the wealthy to flee Illinois. This from a millionaire who chooses to live in Washington, D.C. Read »
Quinn Promises To Run Again
One of the longest political careers in Illinois political history is about to get even longer. Read »
Poll: Most Illinoisans Support Gambling Expansion
Racetracks and horsemen conduct a poll that finds most people want slots at racetracks. Read »
Opinion: Why the Cigarette Tax Is Another Poor Tax
Poor people smoke more. Also, higher taxes encourage smokers to roll their own, which is more harmful than buying a factory cigarette. Read »
Opinion: Illinois Beats Wisconsin In Job Creation
Illinois ranked third in the Bloomberg Economic Evaluation of States. Wisconsin was 42nd. Take that, Scott Walker! Read »
Opinion: Quinn To Walker: "I Know You Are, But What Am I?"
Gov. Pat Quinn responds to Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's attack on his record during a Tuesday speech to the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. 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.
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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