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- News & Politics, Feature Feb 14, 2018
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J.B. Pritzker is (not) a bigot
The words he used weren't anything black politicians hadn't said before.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 15, 2015
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The right response to Senator Mark Kirk's 'Ho-Gate'
The Illinois senator abuses privacy to make dumb joke.
- Columns & Opinion, On Media Jul 7, 2011
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One big Blagojevich blamefest
Can't we elect better candidates? What's wrong with us?
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 2, 2010
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Elect One Senator, Get One Free At Polls Today
Illinois voters vote twice for one Senate seat today
- Blogs, Bleader May 6, 2010
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A Chicagocentric Mother's Day Gift Guide
Mother's Day gift ideas for Mom, available on CafePress and Zazzle.
- News & Politics, 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 & Politics, Politics Jan 21, 2010
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What's at Stake in the Senate
Not only could a Democrat help push Obama's agenda - he or she could make the chamber a little more black, female, gay, or righteous.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 12, 2009
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William Rentschler
William Rentschler, former politician and columnist, dies
- News & Politics, 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?
- News & Politics, Feature Sep 10, 2009
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Chicago's 2016 Olympic Bid
An archive of the Reader's coverage by Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 4, 2009
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Sheriff Tom Dart Skipping the 2010 Senate Race to Run for Re-election
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 26, 2009
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City inspector David Hoffman quits
He's throwing his hat in the ring for the U.S. Senate.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 23, 2009
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At least we're not the only corrupt state out there
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 9, 2009
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Surprise, surprise
Roland Burris has reportedly decided not to embark on an election bid he wasn't going to win. Yesterday Lisa Madigan bowed out. But somebody's going to run, right?
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 16, 2009
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"There's still plenty of life in that tombstone." Help Roland Burris make a comeback
Let's say you're Roland Burris's new image consultant. What's step one?
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 5, 2009
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Who will replace Obama/Burris?
Alexi Giannoulias looks like he'll run for Senate to replace Roland Burris, especially if Lisa Madigan declines. But does he have a skeleton in his closet regarding the Museum of Holography?
- Blogs, Bleader May 28, 2009
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The latest federal indictment
Another day, another allegation of bribery and corruption. Today it's alderman Isaac Carothers on the hot seat.
- Blogs, Bleader May 27, 2009
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Two tales of the tape
By publishing different sections of a conversation between Roland Burris and Robert Blagojevich, the Sun-Times and Tribune create contrasting impressions of Burris's willingness to pay to play.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 26, 2009
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She's got Burris's back
Delmarie Cobb, Roland Burris's political adviser, explains why he was picked by Rod Blagojevich, why he's getting a raw deal, and why he refers to himself in the third person.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 10, 2009
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That reform bullshit
Some aldermen call for a more independent, better funded inspector general; another says it's "bullshit." So who are the reformers?
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 5, 2009
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Oh my
Word's out that the mayor's brother might run against Roland Burris.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 20, 2009
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Kass plays, withdraws, the race card
Racism exists, but it's not as prevalent as stupidity.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2009
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A new Internet?
If America builds another Internet, will the new one be an easier place for journalists to make some money?
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2009
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The door's closing on the Roland of Opportunity. What's behind it?
On Roland Burris, democracy, media, Mike Quigley, and other weighty matters.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 18, 2009
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Purple sage...
Dissing Roland Burris, John Kass and the Chicago Tribune editorial page let out the verbal stops.