- News & Features, Ben Joravsky on Politics, Jan 15, 2013
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With Jesse Jackson Jr. out of the way, who's left to take on the Man?
The former congressman leaves Chicago without independents.
- News & Features, Politics, Dec 26, 2012
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The Reader's second annual awards for political "achievement"
Honoring some of the more notable deeds from our elected leaders in 2012
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 6, 2012
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Election picks that can't miss, based on years of research and random guesswork
A rundown of likely winners and losers in the big 2012 election
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 13, 2011
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Knee-Jerk Reactions
In the aftermath of Tucson, legislators propose bills to protect themselves. But what about the safety of everyone else?
- News & Features, Politics, Sep 23, 2010
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The Hindu Defense
Or, lessons from Jesse Jackson Jr. on how to avoid a besmirching
- Blogs, Bleader, Sep 14, 2010
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Why Not a She-Mayor?
Any of you ladies need a job?
- News & Features, Politics, Mar 11, 2010
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Time for a Revolution
No way is Mayor Daley going down without a fight. But perhaps you've noticed: he rarely ever gets one.
- News & Features, Politics, Mar 11, 2010
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Mayoral Material?
Ten to watch, even as they demur
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 3, 2010
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Scattered and Not-So-Scattered Thoughts on the Elections
A roundup of the 2010 Illinois primaries.
- Blogs, Bleader, Feb 2, 2010
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So long, Ike
Isaac Carothers, the man who quelled discussion about police reform on behalf of Mayor Daley, is on his way to prison.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 27, 2010
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1/27 — Hearts 4 Haiti Global Initiative Fundraiser at Rumba
The Hearts 4 Haiti Global Initiative hosts a benefit for Haitian earthquake victims at Rumba on Wed 1/27 from 7 PM to midnight.
- Blogs, Bleader, Jan 7, 2010
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He Lives!
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is forced to talk to the Reader.
- News & Features, Feature, Dec 3, 2009
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Alexi's Albatross
Can Alexi Giannoulias shake off the problems plaguing his family's bank to win Obama's old Senate seat?
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 6, 2009
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Sandi Jackson for Lieutenant Gov?
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 16, 2008
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Junior may have informed, but he's not an 'informant'
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s spokesman: The congressman is not an "informant."
- Blogs, Bleader, Dec 10, 2008
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Senate Candidate 5
He won't confirm he's "Senate Candidate 5," but Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. makes it clear he'd really like to join the world's most exclusive club.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 12, 2008
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That's one word for it
Jesse Jackson Jr. and his extended network ramp up a campaign to get him appointed to Barack Obama's position in the U.S. Senate.
- Blogs, Bleader, Nov 5, 2008
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The heady day after
Council meeting? What City Council meeting? Chicago aldermen and Mayor Daley bask in the afterglow of Barack Obama's election.
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 27, 2008
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Love is in the air
Watch out: in Denver, Democrats are kissing, making up, and plotting.
- Blogs, Bleader, Aug 22, 2008
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The Jr. Senator from Illinois
Jesse Jackson Jr. throws his hat into the ring of wannabe replacements for Senator Obama.
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