Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Republicans: Brady Resignation Offers Time for Reboot
Illinois Republicans said the resignation Tuesday of the head of the state party is a chance to regroup, rebuild the base and address mistakes that led to an Election Day shellacking. Read »
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady Steps Down
Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady is stepping down. Brady announced his resignation Tuesday in a letter to the state party's central committee. Read »
Brady Ouster Fails, Support for Gay Marriage Continues
Illinois' GOP chairman emerged from another ouster attempt Saturday and said his party must be more welcoming of diversity and inclusive of people who disagree if it's going to grow and win future elections. Read »
Illinois GOP Didn't Have Votes to Oust Chairman
The Illinois Republican Party central committee has canceled Saturday's scheduled meeting in which it was to consider firing party chairman Pat Brady. Read »
Quinn Plans to 'Modernize' Voter Registration
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants to modernize state election law by allowing would-be voters to skip visits to the courthouse or village hall by registering on their home computers. Read »
Opinion: Return of the Bradysaurus
Political dinosaur Bill Brady is thinking of running for governor again, reports a Bloomington radio station. Read »
Opinion: Oberweis, Walsh Try to Dump Party Chair Over Gay Marriage Stance
Perennial losers Jim Oberweis and Joe Walsh don't think Illinois Republican Chairman Pat Brady is intolerant enough to lead the party back to the 20th Century. Read »
Illinois Delegation Stays Positive In Face of Storm
In the face of Tropical Storm Isaac's churning winds that delayed some Republican National Convention events, Illinois Republicans on Monday maintained a sunny disposition. GOP Chairman Pat Brady welcomed the... Read »
Mitt Romney Allowed Santorum Into Illinois
Just days before the primary, it appears that Romney's grasp on the state could be in jeopardy because of his campaign's ineptitude Read »
GOP Chair Compares Madigan to Blago
Pat Brady says House Speaker Michael Madigan "would make Rod Blagojevich blush" for pushing to restore teachers' pensions to lobbyists. 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.
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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
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