Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice to head the federal agency. Read »
Obama Nominates Penny Pritzker For Commerce Job
President Barack Obama nominates longtime fundraiser and philanthropist Penny Pritzker to run the Commerce Department. Read »
Pritzker Commerce Nomination Coming Soon: Report
The Wall Street Journal reports President Barack Obama will nominate the fundraiser and Hyatt hotel scion for the post this week, ending “months of speculation." Pritzker, whose family launched the Hyatt... Read »
Penny Pritzker Resigns from School Board
Chicago businesswoman Penny Pritzker notified Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Thursday that she was stepping down from the Chicago Board of Education effective immediately. Read »
Obama Considering Pritzker For Commerce Secretary
President Barack Obama might bank on a Penny in the world of commerce. Obama reportedly is considering big-time fundraiser and Hyatt hotel scion Penny Pritzker for his choice as commerce secretary. Read »
Pritzker Hitches Ride on Air Force One
Two weeks after a New York Times article announced that Penny Pritzker, big-time fundraiser for Obama's 2008 presidential campaign, has been all but M.I.A. in the 2012 race, Pritzker took a ride on Air Force One... Read »
Obama's Sugar Mama
Why Penny Pritzker, Obama's 2008 finance chair, is less enthusiastic about the president this year. Read »
Money Changes Everything
Emanuel's school board choices reflect his belief that money can solve any problem. 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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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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