Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Would You Buy A Used Politician?
Scott Lee Cohen fails to pawn himself off on the Democratic committeemen of the 5th Senate district. Read »
Pols Pass on Scott Lee Cohen
Committeemen decide not to nominate Cohen for State Sen. Rickey Hendon's open seat. Read »
Scott Lee Cohen for Illinois Senate?
Spokeswoman says former pawnbroker-turned-politician being courted by committeemen. Read »
Scott Lee Cohen Promises Tell-All Book
Former candidate penning book: From Pawnbroker to Politician: The Threats, The Pressure and The Promises. Read »
Cohen Denies Allegations of Vote-Buying
Ministers say they were offered $500 for their public support. Read »
Slimmer Scott Lee Cohen Talks Jobs with Seniors
The indy candidate attended a Senior Expo and fired a salvo toward the front-runners. Read »
Last Ballot Challenge Dropped, Cohen Eyes Win
"I believe in my heart that I will win the election," says Cohen. Read »
Won't Challenging Cohen and Claypool's Petitions Just Make Them More Attractive...
Why going after Cohen is coming sense, but going after Claypool may be more trouble than it's worth. 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.
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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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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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Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
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Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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Firefighters Ordered to Provide Safe Passage for Schoolkids
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Protesters Confront Mayor About School Closures
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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Phil Rogers
Emmy Award-winning reporter with trenchant insight into Chicago's political machinations.
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Author whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Salon and Slate. Reach him on Twitter using @tedmcclelland.
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