Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Preckwinkle Finds An Issue In School Closings
If Cook County School Board President Toni Preckwinkle decides to run for mayor, she can continue her criticism of Rahm Emanuel on school closings. Read »
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures
Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »
Crash Victim's Brother Sues Cook County Sheriff's Department
Brian McCann joins with Judicial Watch organization seeking to overturn Cook County ordinance that doesn't require law enforcement to contact immigration officials when a suspected illegal illegal... Watch »
New $25 Gun Tax Begins In Cook County
Buying a gun in Cook County officially became more expensive this week. A new $25 tax on every gun purchased in the county took effect Monday as part of County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's plan to pay for... Read »
Opinion: Run, Toni, Run!
Why Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle should run for mayor. Read »
Opinion: Why Elites Don't Think CPS Is Important To City's Future
The people who run Chicago weren't educated in the public schools, and don't expect them to produce the global citizens who keep the city competitive. So why spend money there? Read »
Toni At 25
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle talks to WBEZ about what she was doing as a young woman. Read »
Prosecutors: Beavers Lied About Campaign Money
A prosecutor told jurors at an influential Chicago Democrat's tax evasion trial Thursday that he spent thousands from his campaign coffers at a casino, falsely declaring he'd spent it on campaign signs. Read »
No Black Men in Beavers Jury Pool; Defense Objects
Race became an issue Tuesday at the tax-evasion trial of an influential Cook County commissioner after the defense complained there were no black men in an initial jury pool and asked for it to be dismissed. Read »
Chicago Mag Names City's Most Powerful People
Chicago’s got the power.
Or at least it has some powerful people according to Chicago’s Power 100 by Chicagomag.com.
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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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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
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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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What's Next for Illinois GOP?
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McCarthy Responds to Grant Application
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