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smoking ban
Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:03 AM
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By Alexandria Fisher

Illinois Senate Rekindles Campus Smoking Ban

Illinois Senate Rekindles Campus Smoking Ban

College smokers may be put out next summer if a bill, hoping to clear the air at Illinois’ public colleges and universities, becomes a law. Read »

Pat Quinn
Sunday, Apr 14, 2013 at 1:32 PM
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By Sara Burnett

Gaming Board, Lawmakers Aim to Overcome Insults

Gaming Board, Lawmakers Aim to Overcome Insults

A verbal fracas between state regulators and pro-gambling lawmakers — including an exchange of insults and accusations as if they were kids in a schoolyard — has resulted in cautious pledges to work together to... Read »

Pat Quinn
Sunday, Mar 31, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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By Sophia Tareen

Quinn Skeptical About Gambling Expansion

Quinn Skeptical About Gambling Expansion

Lawmakers pushing to expand gambling in Illinois hope the third time is a charm with a more finely tuned proposal that could make Illinois the fourth state to allow Internet gaming. Read »

Terry Link
Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 3:46 PM
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By Mitchell Grogg

Terry Link

Terry Link

Democratic Candidate for the 30th Legislative District. Read »

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Who We're Covering
Barack Obama

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.

Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Foul mouthed, iron-fisted and arrogant. Say hello to Mayor Emanuel.

Jesse Jackson Jr.

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

Rod Blagojevich

Rascally alchemist transmutes disgrace into fame. Celeb Apprentice buffoon, jail time looms.

Joe Walsh

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.

Pat Quinn

Pat Quinn

Accidental gov no longer.

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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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