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 a management company. Read »
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 »
Illinois Senate Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Medical marijuana use in Illinois is now in Gov. Pat Quinn's hands after the state Senate approved Read »
Justice Stevens: Bush v. Gore Decision Violated Constitution
The retired Supreme Court justice from Chicago questions one of the Court's most famous decisions. Read »
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 »
Supporter Sends Jackson Jr. Letter to Wrong Judge
Cook County Commissioner Jerry “Iceman” Butler is the latest public official to write a Federal Judge... Read »
Preckwinkle Criticizes Rahm On CPS Closures
Cook County president tells Sun-Times that too many schools are marked for closure. Read »
House Votes to Repeal Health Care Law for 37th Time
Thirty-seventh time's a charm? Not quite, at least not for Republicans in the House who want the 2010... Read »
Illinois Senate Committee OKs Concealed Carry Proposal
Sen. Kwame Raoul's measure would allow gun owners to apply to the Illinois State Police for a permit. Read »
Few Barriers Left For Black Politicians in Illinois
African-Americans have had more political success in Illinois than any other state -- but there are still a... Read »
Navy Pier Set For Massive Makeover
Construction on $278 million redevelopment plan will begin this fall. Watch »
Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
Several Chicago aldermen are taking a close look at Mayor Rahm Emanuel's revised deal with the private company that... Watch »
WATCH: Obama Speaks on IRS Scandal
President Barack Obama is delivering a statement on the growing IRS scandal. Read »
White House Pushes Media Shield Law After AP Subpoena
A media shield law is again being pushed in the Senate, thanks to outrage from press freedom advocates at the Justic... Read »
Who's Running In 2014
A new website, trialballoons.net, is an essential scorecard for Illinois politics. Read »
CTU Files Lawsuits to Stop School Closings
The Chicago Teachers Union plans to file two federal lawsuits Wednesday to stop the city's school district... Watch »
Valerie Jarrett Discusses Life In The White House
One of President Barack Obama's closest advisers talks to Carol Marin about the stress and joy of working with... Watch »
Durbin Favors Pritzker as U.S. Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says President Barack Obama's nominee for Secretary of Commerce is an excellent choice... Watch »
New Controversies Threaten Obama's 2nd-Term Agenda
Benghazi talking points, the Associated Press' phone records and now the IRS scandal — that spate of... Read »
Daley Nephew Trial To Begin Early Next Year
Former Mayor Richard M. Daley's nephew will face trial in the David Koschman case early next Watch »


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