Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Emanuel Attended Secret White House Inaugural Party
Mayor Rahm Emanuel attended a secret inaugural eve party that featured "rock stars, actors, top campaign donors...and leading Democratic politicians." Read »
City Applied for Grant Money to Hire More Cops
Mayor Rahm Emanuel and police Supt. Garry McCarthy have repeatedly said that hiring new officers wasn't necessary. The department currently has about 12,000 sworn officers. Read »
Mayor, Ill. Lawmakers Make Case for Chicago Casino
Visitors to the nation's third-largest city are usually spotted wandering the Magnificent Mile, snapping pictures of the Willis Tower and sampling Chicago-style deep dish pizza, but if some persistent... Read »
Mortgage Bankers: No Tenant Protections
The mortgage industry, whose predatory lending practices contributed to the housing crisis, is opposing an ordinance to protect tenants in foreclosed buildings. Read »
May Day Activities in Chicago
The international workers' holiday, which began here in 1886, is still a big event. Today's highlight is an immigration reform rally in Federal Plaza. Read »
Top Cop: 'We're Going To Have Good Days, Bad Days'
"We're going to have good days, we're going to have bad days," McCarthy said. "The first four months of this year, we're in a position we haven't been in since the mid-'60s as far as the murder rate goes." Read »
Churches, Non-Profits Want Their Free Water Back
Coalition of church leaders, social service agencies protest mayor's decision to pay for water. Read »
Never On A Sunday
How the parking meter deal perverts the original purpose of parking meters. Read »
New Deal: Free Sunday Parking, Extended Weekday Hours
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Monday that Chicago will get a parking break on Sundays, but there's a catch. In return parking costs will be extended to 10 p.m. during the week in blocks where metered parking ends... 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
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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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