Carol Felsenthal
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
ago
How Jesse Sharkey Became the New Head of the CTU
The new head of the Chicago Teachers Union opens up about how he first got started in teaching.
3 years
ago
Chuck Todd’s New Obama Biography Goes Deep on Chicago White House Staffers
Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, David Axelrod, Bill Daley, and their many internal conflicts feature heavily in The Stranger.
3 years
ago
Remembering Jane Byrne
Chicago’s first and only female mayor, who defeated Michael Bilandic in the 1979 Democratic primary, died Friday morning at age 81.
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