Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Theresa Kormos
Theresa Kormos is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 12th Congressional District. Read »
Adam Kinzinger
Adam Kinzinger is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 16th Congressional District. Read »
Don Manzullo
Don Manzullo is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 16th Congressional District. Read »
Gayle A. Smolinski
Gayle A. Smolinski is a Republican candidate for the Illinois Senate's 28th District. Read »
Jim O'Donnell
Jim O'Donnell is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the Twenty-Eighth Congressional District of Illinois. Read »
Ricardo A. Fernandez
Ricardo A. Fernandez is running for the Republican Party Candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 35th District Read »
Jim Falvey
Jim Falvey is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois. Read »
Richard L. Grabowski
Richard L. Grabowski is running for the Republican Party Candidate for the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois Read »
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NBC Chicago's award winning politics blog takes a critical look at Illinois' top influence-peddlers, using a mix of news and commentary designed to keep this state's notoriously corruptible politicians honest and accountable.
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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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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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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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