Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Convicted Powerbroker Reports to Prison
William Cellini is serving a one-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, Ind. Read »
Opinion: Mell Takes "Take Your Daughter To Work Day" Too Far
Ald. Dick Mell -- the man who got his son-in-law elected governor -- now wants his daughter appointed to his city council seat. There ought to be a law against that kind of nepotism. Read »
Longtime Ald. Dick Mell Says He's Not Retiring
The second-longest serving member of Chicago's City Council and one of the city's most powerful aldermen says he's not stepping down. Read »
"Burris School Of Politics" Begins Next Week
Former senator Roland Burris is now teaching a class in how to get ahead in politics. Read »
Chicago's Top 10 Political Stories of 2012
From President Obama's re-election to Rod Blagojevich's disgrace, the most important Chicago stories of the year. Read »
Why Obama Will Never Pardon Blago
A new poll shows 75 percent of Illinoisans oppose a pardon for Blagojevich. Don't worry. It won't happen. Read »
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Blago Judge to Rule on Motions in Beavers Case
The judge who presided over Rod Blagojevich's corruption trials and sentenced the former governor will decide on motions Friday related to Cook County commissioner William Beavers. Read »
Living Up To A Famous Name in Chicago Politics
What’s in a name? Plenty, if you live in Chicago. We are a dynastic political city where fathers to sons, dads to daughters, hand off, generation by generation, not just a name. But an expectation. Read »
Robert Blagojevich Reacts to Jackson Jr. Resignation
What Blagojevich says he does know about, and what he has testified to in both federal court and before a Congressional Ethics Committee, Read »
Who's Who in Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Political Career
All the key players in Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Political Career See Full Gallery »
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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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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
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Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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