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Satire: When Mitt Romney Visits Sesame Street
What will happen on Day One of a Romney presidency, when he makes good on his promise to fire Big Bird. Yes, this is satire. Read »
April Fool! Emanuel Denies Own FOIA Request
Satire Alert: After saying on April Fool's Day that he's filing a FOIA request to learn more about himself, Mayor Rahm Emanuel decides he doesn't have a right to the information. Read »
Israel to Remove Six-Pointed Star From Flag: "It's a GD Symbol"
SATIRE ALERT: Now that City Clerk Susana Mendoza has cancelled a sticker design with gang signs, other public officials are following suit. Read »
Rahm Emanuel, Heat Miser
Satire Alert: Why hasn't it snowed? Because the mayor canceled winter, saying there's no room in the budget for another $37.3 million blizzard. Read »
"Joe Walsh: The Decision"
Satire Alert: Ward Room has learned that Walsh will reveal which district he's running in during a interview with sports reporter Jim Gray, who conducted "LeBron James: The Decision." And we have the script! Read »
Exclusive: Moseley Braun Campaign Fires Moseley Braun
Speaking on condition of satirical anonymity, a source tells Ward Room that Carol Moseley Braun's campaign is dumping its own candidate. Read »
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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.
Michael Madigan
Master of the Illinois political universe, behind-the-scenes strong arm, and speaker of the house.
Ed Burke
Ed Burke has played the stoic counterpart to Mayor Daley's outspoken boss hog since the Mayor took office.
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Lawmakers Agree to Form Pension Committee
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Jesse Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Time Before Sandi
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Bill Daley Speaks out on Pension Crisis
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Gov. Quinn Watches Game 2 With War Hero
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Raw: Hillary Clinton Speech in Chicago
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Mayor Emanuel Talks Hawks
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McCarthy: We're Making Progress on Crime
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Bill Daley Explores Run for Governor
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Bill Daley To Explore Run For Governor
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Lisa Madigan on Possible Run for Governor
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Emanuel on Governor's Race
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Emanuel on Crime Stats
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Rahm Welcomes Bulls Training Facility To West Side
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Key Democrats Meet To Discuss Pension Plan
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Prosecutors Seek 4-Year Prison Term for JJJ
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Quinn to Madigan, Cullerton: Do Your Jobs
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Student Chefs Serve Up Lunch for Mayor
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Roseland Hospital Gets Temporary, Emergency Reprieve
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City Council Approves More Night Games At Wrigley Field
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New Parking Meter Plan Passes
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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