Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
School Closure Opponents Arrested at City Hall
Rally was part of the Chicago Teachers Union's three days of marches and protests demanding a moratorium on school closures. Read »
Opinion: More Poor In The Suburbs Is Good News For Rahm
Poor people are moving to the suburbs, where they can't vote against the mayor. Read »
Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm, Expert Says
Rahm Emanuel is the only American politician to have been seen publicly with Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto who was allegedly seen smoking crack on a cell phone video. A Toronto columnist wishes their mayor were... Read »
Rahm Appoints Desiree Rogers to Choose Chicago Board
Rogers, Rahm previously worked together in Obama White House. Read »
Read Alderman Scott Waguespack's Parking Meter Questions
You're not alone. Many alderman have questions about the multi-decade agreement that give up billions in revenue to a management company. Read »
Preckwinkle Finds An Issue In School Closings
If Cook County School Board President Toni Preckwinkle decides to run for mayor, she can continue her criticism of Rahm Emanuel on school closings. Read »
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures
Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »
Rahm Not Worried About Lagging Poll Numbers
Mayor says he's focused on making tough decisions. Read »
Rahm: People Feel Safe on Michigan Avenue
Mayor briefly discusses woman's mugging on Magnificent Mile. Read »
Rahm Touts McCormick Place Redevelopment Plan
Rahm Emanuel isn’t holding back on his second anniversary as mayor of Chicago as he celebrated by announcing major renovations to the city’s prized McCormick Place. 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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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
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CTU No Fan of Firefighters on Safe Passage
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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