Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Opinion: Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Senator Kirk
Sen. Mark Kirk's vote on the background check bill validates my vote for Senator Kirk. Read »
Illinois GOP Didn't Have Votes to Oust Chairman
The Illinois Republican Party central committee has canceled Saturday's scheduled meeting in which it was to consider firing party chairman Pat Brady. Read »
Republicans Delay House Hearing On Firearms Bill
Illinois House Republicans have called a caucus meeting before debate could begin on two dozen proposals concerning legislation allowing the concealed carry of weapons. Read »
Quinn Plans to 'Modernize' Voter Registration
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn wants to modernize state election law by allowing would-be voters to skip visits to the courthouse or village hall by registering on their home computers. Read »
Opinion: Daley's Open Primary Plan Aims at Madigan
Bill Daley wants to be governor, but he also wants to make sure the governorship is worth holding. That's not the case while House Speaker Michael Madigan has absolute control over his Democratic caucus. Read »
Opinion: Open Up The Primaries
Allowing voters to choose candidates from both parties would lead to more middle-of-the-road politicians. Read »
Barbara Ruth Bellar
Barbara Ruth Bellar is running for the state Senate seat in the 18th District. Read »
Jason Plummer
Jason Plummer is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Hector Luis Concepcion
Hector Luis Concepcion is the Republican Party Candidate for the 4th Congressional District of Illinois Read »
Why It Doesn't Matter If Barack Obama Is Jimmy Carter
Ever since Obama entered office, Republicans have been trying to portray him as the second coming of Jimmy Carter. They even printed up “Welcome Back, Carter” t-shirts with his face on them. And it’s true... 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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City Defends Proposed Parking Meter Plan
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Illinois House Approves Concealed Carry Bill
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Are CPS Welcoming Schools Better Than The Closed Ones?
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Rahm, Byrd-Bennett Discuss CPS Closings
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Meet the Kid Who Took on Rahm
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A Tale of Two Schools
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Outbursts, Protests as School Board Closes Schools
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CTU President Reacts to Closure Vote
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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
Authors
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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