Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Santorum Country
Your Ward Room Blogger used to live in Central Illinois, and is here to explain why Rick Santorum did so well there. Read »
The Party of Reagan Is Dead
Rick Santorum goes to Dixon to revive the memory of the president Republicans can't get over. Read »
Santorum Wants To Take The Way-Back Machine To 1965
Rick Santorum wants to take us back to pre-1965 America, promising to restore economic freedom and strong families. He ignores the fact that families were stronger because the economy was less free. Read »
Handicapping The Republican Primary
Political experts and odds makers predict next week's GOP presidential primary. Read »
Mitt Romney Allowed Santorum Into Illinois
Just days before the primary, it appears that Romney's grasp on the state could be in jeopardy because of his campaign's ineptitude Read »
Illinois Will Be A Romney Blowout
Polls show a close popular vote, but thanks to a system of awarding delegates by congressional district, plus 15 unpledged delegates loyal to the party establishment, Romney will do far better than Santorum... Read »
GOP Hands Gifts to Axelrod, Dems
Moderate Republicans, the kind who count in general elections but get shouted down in primaries, are worried. And they should be. Read »
In Politics,Sex Sells
Sex issues -- abortion, contraception and gay marriage -- have become litmus tests for Democrats and Republicans, and are consuming political air that would be better expended on economic issues. 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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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
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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
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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