Carol Felsenthal
3 years
ago
Blago’s Brother Rob Wrote a Book, and It’s Really Good
Fundraiser A: My Fight for Freedom and Justice, out April 2015, tells the sad story of the governor’s brother who was indicted along with him.
3 years
ago
Alderman Will Burns Says Rahm Is a Good Mayor For His Ward
The 4th ward alderman opens up about the Obama library, running for Congress, and what serving on City Council is actually like.
3 years
ago
The First Woman to Respond to a State of the Union Was From Illinois
Sen. Joni Ernst is the 16th woman to respond to a State of the Union address, but way back in 1968, Rep. Charlotte Reid was the first.
3 years
ago
Rand Paul’s New Campaign Manager Helped Get Bruce Rauner Elected
Chip Englander was a Rauner campaign strategist and will now be campaign manager for Paul’s likely 2016 presidential campaign. Here’s what we know about him.
3 years
ago
These Chicagoans Are Pushing Elizabeth Warren to Run for President
While Hillary Clinton is still the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, a few local activists are working to get Elizabeth Warren into the presidential race in 2016.
3 years
ago
Ray LaHood Calls Out Uber for Distracting Drivers
The former transportation secretary has some harsh words for ride-sharing companies, saying the technology distracts drivers while they’re on the road and could lead to more accidents.
3 years
ago
Ray LaHood Wants Jeb Bush to Run and Bruce Rauner to Succeed
In an interview this week, the former transportation secretary praised Rauner, Emanuel, Bush, Obama, and Topinka—and, as always, had some nice things to say about Pat Quinn.
3 years
ago
Rahm Still Has His Rubber Stamp City Council
A recently released study confirms that, despite his low approval and upcoming election, Mayor Emanuel continues to get whatever he wants from the city’s aldermen.
3 years
ago
Remembering Judy Baar Topinka, a Critical Force in Illinois Politics
The Illinois comptroller died on Wednesday after complications from a stroke.
3 years
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