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Book Excerpt: When the Steel Mills Died, the Hispanic Democratic Organization was Born
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Book Excerpt: When the Steel Mills Died, the Hispanic Democratic...

Ald. Edward "Fast Eddie" Vrdolyak used the desperation of laid-off steelworkers to build his own political machine -- which morphed into the HDO. An excerpt from Ward Room blogger Edward McClelland's new book. Read »

5 hours ago
Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulatory Bill

Illinois House Committee OKs Fracking Regulatory Bill

An Illinois House committee has OK'd a measure to regulate high-volume oil and gas drilling in the state. Read »

6 hours ago
Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin

Opinion: How to Marry Your Gay Cousin

According to the Religious Freedom and Marital Fairness Act, gay cousins can marry -- as long as one is incapable of... Read »

May 21, 2013
Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage

Bill Clinton Urges Illinois House To Approve Gay Marriage

Former President Bill Clinton threw his weight behind stalled legislation to legalize same-sex marriage in Illinois,... Read »

May 21, 2013
Sen. Kirk To Support Pritzker Confirmation

Sen. Kirk To Support Pritzker Confirmation

Commerce Secretary confirmation hearings scheduled for Thursday. Read »

4 hours ago
State Senate Committee OKs Ammunition Limit

State Senate Committee OKs Ammunition Limit

Legislation to ban magazines that hold more than 10 rounds advances with 12-3 vote. Read »

May 20, 2013
Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Quinn: Illinois Has Chance To Make History

Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill

Quinn: Pension Reform Before Gaming Bill

Gov. Pat Quinn told the City Club of Chicago that the state must get its finances in order before he will... Watch »

May 20, 2013
The Stevenson Family's

The Stevenson Family's "Hereditary Case of Politics"

Former Sen. Adlai Stevenson III says Illinois's political dynasties are afflicted with "an incurable,... Read »

May 20, 2013
Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill

Quinn 'Open Minded' About Medical Marijuana Bill

Gov. Pat Quinn told the City Club of Chicago he is "open minded" about a bill that would legalize the medical use of... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm, Expert Says

Alleged Crack Smoking Toronto Mayor Should Be More Like Rahm, Expert...

Rahm Emanuel is the only American politician to have been seen publicly with Rob Ford, the mayor of Toronto who was... Read »

May 20, 2013
Kerry: Diplomatic Missions Dangerous Well Before Benghazi

Kerry: Diplomatic Missions Dangerous Well Before Benghazi

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry addresses the Foreign Service Institute regarding security overseas on Monday. Watch »

May 20, 2013
Gov. Quinn Reviewing Medical Marijuana Bill

Gov. Quinn Reviewing Medical Marijuana Bill

Gov. Pat Quinn says he's reviewing a bill that would legalize the medical use of marijuana. The Chicago Democrat... Watch »

May 20, 2013
Read Alderman Scott Waguespack's Parking Meter Questions

Read Alderman Scott Waguespack's Parking Meter Questions

You're not alone. Many alderman have questions about the multi-decade agreement that give up billions in revenue to... Read »

May 17, 2013
Illinois Is Not The Worst Place To Be A Republican

Illinois Is Not The Worst Place To Be A Republican

In nine states, at least one House of the legislature is less Republican than the Illinois General Assembly. Read »

May 17, 2013
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill

Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved legislation.... Read »

May 17, 2013
Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution

Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution

The retired Supreme Court justice from Chicago questions one of the Court's most famous decisions. But if we hadn't... Read »

May 17, 2013
Preckwinkle Finds An Issue In School Closings

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... Watch »

May 17, 2013
Supporter Sends Jackson Jr. Letter to Wrong Judge

Supporter Sends Jackson Jr. Letter to Wrong Judge

Cook County Commissioner Jerry “Iceman” Butler is the latest public official to write a Federal Judge in Washington,... Read »

May 17, 2013
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures

Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures

Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »

May 17, 2013
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