Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: GOP's "I Love The '80s"
Margaret Thatcher's death reminds us that conservatism's heyday is 30 years in the past. Maybe that will finally get through to Republicans, who have an incurable case of '80s nostalgia. Read »
LBJ Planned To Fly To Chicago To Seize 1968 Nomination
After the riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Lyndon Johnson plotted to snatch the nomination back from Hubert Humphrey -- with Richard J. Daley's assistance. Read »
The Politics of the Oscars
With Lincoln up for 12 nominations, we look at how political movies have fared at the Oscars. Read »
Charles E. Meier
Charles Meier is the Republican Party Candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 108th District Read »
Daniel D. Polites
Polites is the Democratic Party Candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 108th District Read »
Obama's Chicago HQ Won't Change Course
"We never anticipated winning battleground states by 10 points and can't imagine winning a ton of them by 5 points," said Ben LaBolt, Obama's campaign spokesman told the Associate Press on Tuesday. "Our task is... Read »
Illinois Congressman's Aide Arrested For Run-In With Lindsay Lohan
An aide to Rep. John Shimkus is arrested Lohan grabs his cell phone in a New York hotel room. Read »
JJJ's D.C. House Pulled From Public Market
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Washington D.C. townhouse is off the market, at least publicly. The real estate listing for his family's four-bedroom, five-level townhome in Dupont Circle was pulled from public view... Read »
Jackson Jr.'s D.C. House For Sale: Report
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Washington D.C. home is on the market. The four-bedroom, five-level home was listed less than two weeks ago, NBC News reports. That's just about the time when the ailing congressman... Read »
No Leave of Absence Filed for Jackson
Apparently, congress doesn't require it's employees to fill out paperwork for a leave of absence. 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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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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