Covering Chicago's nine political influencers
Wrigley Renovation Talks 'In Bottom of The Ninth'
The seemingly never-ending conversation surrounding Wrigley Field renovations may be close to ending. "There's improvements that have to happen at Wrigley Field, and there's things that also Wrigleyville... Read »
Opinion: Cubs, Wrigley Field Stuck With Each Other
No amount of scoreboard ads or naming rights could compensate for the attendance crash the Cubs would suffer in Rosemont. Read »
Emanuel: Let's Get Wrigley Renovation Deal Done
There may be no taxpayer subsidy but the Ricketts family is asking for an easing of certain restrictions on signs and night games Read »
Quinn Accuses Rahm of Smearing Nominee
Gov. Pat Quinn is accusing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel of character assassination for questioning the qualifications of the governor's pick to lead the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority board. Read »
Cubs Owner Wants To Tie Obama To Rev. Wright
Joe Ricketts, angry right-wing billionaire and patriarch of the family that owns the Cubs, is hatching a $10 million plan to attack the president's character by tying him to Rev. Jeremiah Wright. Read »
Alderman Challenges Wrigley Field Plan
Mayor Rahm Emanuel's plan to renovate the area around Wrigley Field is getting a lukewarm reception from one alderman. Ald. Tom Tunney wrote a letter to residents this week, telling them no agreement has been... Read »
Emanuel Proposes New Plan for Wrigley: Report
Mayor Rahm Emanuel reportedly is looking for new ways to renovate Wrigley Field without making fans foot the bill. Local reports say Emanuel is proposing a new renovation plan that would relax the landmark... Read »
Quinn: No Cash for Wrigley Renovation
"I don't think that's in the cards at all," governor says on morning radio program. Read »
Rahm, Cubs Closer to Wrigley Rehab Deal
Talks with the city of Chicago and the Cubs about a renovation of Wrigley Field are moving forward, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Tuesday. "We've had good conversations, we're in kind of the final stages of that,"... Read »
Rahm Won't Change Stance on Cubs' Help
It looks like not even Theo Epstein can change Mayor Rahm Emanuel's mind about kicking in taxpayer cash to the help the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. Not his perceived baseball wizardry, nor his Jewish... 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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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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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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