The alderman got a "Champions of Change" honor from the President on his 55th birthday. But legislative inspector general Faisal Khan spoiled the gift. Read more
The mayor just indicated support for a new department to analyze the city's financial deals. Will it get the resources it needs to do the job right? Read more
Axelrod is a "kibitzing walrus of a mensch." Jarrett? "Personal custodian of the president's lofty motives." This is an acidic new book about America's capital. Read more
The current lieutenant governor, a former law prof, had her sights on Madigan's office. Now, she's setting up a potential run against Judy Baar Topinka. Read more
James "Wally" Brewster is a successful businessman, Obama bundler, and LGBT proponent—which is causing tension after Brewster was nominated to be the ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Read more
A Q&A with Henry Kisor, former editor of the Sun-Times book section (and before it, the Chicago Daily News), on the demise of his old section and the future of book coverage. Read more
The U. of I. grad has stayed in the news as Edward Snowden continues to seek asylum; in a Q&A, his former econ professor weighs in on Correa's relationship to the U.S. Read more
Mark Liebovich turns his often-unflattering eye towards Washington power brokers, including an unfortunate attempt by the West Wing to portray the "magic" of Valerie Jarrett. Read more
The leaker is seeking asylum in Ecuador, following Julian Assange. That country's leader has two degrees from Illinois—and a rocky relationship with the U.S. Read more
