City Room - Politics Desk

Ald. Isaac Carothers is believed to have been working with FBI agents in bribe case.

Posted on 11.6.2009 by Hunter Clauss

The seven gubernatorial candidates gathered in Chicago for their first big debate of the election season.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Sam Hudzik

State GOP chair says "mic turn-off switch" will be used, if needed.

Posted on 11.5.2009 by Sam Hudzik

We hear about a legal showdown between the City of Chicago's top watchdog and it's top lawyer.

Posted on 11.4.2009 by Sam Hudzik

A law requiring doctors to contact teens' parents before performing abortions is in effect - but the ACLU is trying to bring it back to court.

Posted on 11.4.2009 by City Room

Pat Brady cautions that Illinois is "still a blue state."

Posted on 11.4.2009 by Sam Hudzik

A controversial abortion law could go into effect as early as Wednesday afternoon - depending on the will of the Illinois Medical Disciplinary Board.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by City Room

19th Century law stops alcohol sales.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by Michael Puente

Eleven Democratic Congressional candidates are waiting to see for which office incumbent Danny Davis runs.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by Tony Arnold

Illinois U.S. Senator Roland Burris tries to clarify his position on healthcare reform.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by Sam Hudzik

Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has filed his papers for re-election.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by City Room

Congressmen Danny Davis says there's at least one other candidate who would make a good Cook County Board President.

Posted on 11.3.2009 by City Room

Lawmakers move to fill the "doughnut hole," over governor's veto.

Posted on 11.2.2009 by Gabriel Spitzer

The senator says he'll only vote for a "strong public option," but won't specifically say how he'll vote on Reid compromise, or filibuster threat.

Posted on 11.2.2009 by Sam Hudzik

He's making a speech Monday at Stroger Hospital.

Posted on 11.2.2009 by Sam Hudzik