Biden won the VP debate by bringing Democrats back

Oct. 12, 2012
Depressed Democrats had a lot to cheer about in the vice president's debate peformance, which was pitched straight at them.

Biden, Ryan spar over everything

Oct. 11, 2012
Ryan cited the death of the U.S. ambassador in Libya as evidence that the Obama's foreign policy is unraveling. Biden shot back in campaign debate: "That is a bunch of malarkey."

Vice presidential debate live chat

Oct. 11, 2012
We're following the debates live, with commentary from Chicago media's best and brightest. Thursday's debate pits current Vice President Joe Biden against Wisconsin U.S. Representative Paul Ryan, moderated by Martha Raddatz, a Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent at ABC News.

Vice President Joe Biden to visit multiple events on Navy Pier

Jun. 21, 2011
Vice President Joe Biden is scheduled to attend a few events in Chicago this evening.Biden will spend his evening on Navy Pier, beginning first with a re-election fundraiser at Riva Crab House. Supporters can get in for $5,000 a person.

Photos: Rahm Emanuel becomes Chicago's 46th mayor

May. 16, 2011
Chicago welcomed a new mayor into office on Monday for the first time in 22 years.  Thousands gathered at Millennium Park in downtown Chicago to witness the swearing in of Rahm Emanuel as leader of America's third largest city.Among those on hand was our WBEZ colleague Adnan Rashid, one of 14 P

Rahm Emanuel becomes Chicago's 46th mayor

May. 16, 2011
Declaring that Chicago is ready for change, Rahm Emanuel took the oath of office Monday, becoming the 46th mayor in Chicago's history and the first Jewish resident to occupy the office.Nearly all of Chicago's top elected officials were on hand for the occasion, as were Vice President Joe Biden and s