City Room - Politics Desk

Radogno and Cullerton to head caucuses in Illinois Senate.

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Ammad Omar

This year's election has changed one of the biggest rivalries in Illinois politics.

Posted on 11.20.2008 by Tony Arnold

We take a look at some not-so-discreet lobbying for Illinois' vacant Senate seat, and the ethical questions that's raising.

Posted on 11.19.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Chicago companies say President elect Barack Obama's January 20 inauguration is on course to exhaust the region's coach bus supply.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Some teasing words of praise from the president elect.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Fewer City of Chicago employees are expected to be laid off thanks to a deal struck between the city and union leaders.

Posted on 11.18.2008 by Tony Arnold

The city's chief financial officer, Paul Volpe, holds a press conference about reducing the number of lay-offs.

Posted on 11.17.2008 by Tony Arnold

The City of Chicago struck a plan with unions to reduce the number of lay-offs.

Posted on 11.17.2008 by Tony Arnold

Some Illinois politicians are stepping-up their lobbying efforts to snag Barack Obama's Senate seat.

Posted on 11.15.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Not guilty pleas in the next round of political corruption cases in Illinois.

Posted on 11.14.2008 by Sam Hudzik

The vacancy left by President elect Barack Obama has thrust Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich into the spotlight.

Posted on 11.14.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Barack Obama announces when he plans to resign from the Senate.

Posted on 11.13.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley says he may use money from the Chicago Skyway to help balance the budget.

Posted on 11.13.2008 by Tony Arnold

Both the Senate Democrats and Republicans need to pick new leaders for next year.

Posted on 11.12.2008 by Sam Hudzik

Following the City Council meeting, Mayor Richard Daley talks to the press about the economy.

Posted on 11.12.2008 by Tony Arnold