Power 50
Things have shaken up like never before in our annual list of the most influential Chicagoans. Starting at the top.
Things have shaken up like never before in our annual list of the most influential Chicagoans. Starting at the top.
Rahm Emanuel Occupation: Mayor, City of Chicago Age: 55
The Democrat has ruled the statehouse for decades. At age 71, he’s as powerful as ever. But his latest moves make you wonder: What does Madigan really want?
EDITOR’S NOTE: On September 7th, Mayor Richard Daley announced in a brief news conference at City Hall that he will not seek re-election in 2011. The story below appears in our current issue.
Despite efforts of reformers, Cook County government remains larded with patronage jobs jealously guarded by clout-wielding bureaucrats. Identifying the problem is easy. Fixing it has proved maddeningly difficult.
The media-shy Yusef Jackson, third son of the famous reverend, takes a curious venture into publishing by pumping money into Radar, the on-again, off-again celebrity-driven magazine
The most feared man in Chicago was once a shining figure of hope. But the road to jail is paved with good intentions.