Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Illinois Investors Worried About State Economy
The Chicago area's wealthiest investors are much more nervous about their state's economy than counterparts elsewhere in the nation, according to a poll released Monday that reinforces concerns some companies... Read »
Madigan Leads Quinn in Poll, 30-15
Among Republicans, Bill Brady and Dan Rutherford are tied, 12-12. Read »
Concealed Carry Bill Fails in State House
Gun rights advocates fell silent in the Illinois House on Thursday night after falling seven votes short of approving the public possession of firearms statewide despite a federal court order that gives... Read »
Rick Perry Wants To Move Your Job To Texas
The Texas governor is coming to Illinois to tout his state's "business friendly" policies: lower wages, less workmen's comp, fewer unions. (Less education, too.) Read »
Madigan Outraises Quinn
Gov. Pat Quinn learns it's hard to raise more money than an entire family. Read »
Opinion: Abolishing Lt. Governor May Mean Governor of Party Voters Rejected
If the attorney general replaces the governor, as provided by a constitutional amendment that passed the state house, there's no guarantee they'll be members of the same party. Read »
Gaming Board, Lawmakers Aim to Overcome Insults
A verbal fracas between state regulators and pro-gambling lawmakers — including an exchange of insults and accusations as if they were kids in a schoolyard — has resulted in cautious pledges to work together to... Read »
Quinn Touts State's Film Industry
Quinn is using the filming of the movie divergent to tout Illinois's film and TV industry. Read »
Black Pastors Go on Radio Against Gay Marriage
Opposition from black clergy has bottled up the same-sex marriage bill in the state House. Read »
Opinion: Gay Rights and Gun Rights In the Land of the Free
Why is the General Assembly considering both at the same time? Because Americans are demanding the expansion of personal freedoms. 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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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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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
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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