The Truth About Valerie Jarrett, Mystery Woman of the White House
The close adviser and friend of the Obamas is one of DC's most powerful people—but what exactly does she do?
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A Complete Q&A with Ray LaHood
The former Peoria congressman and transportation secretary has a new law-firm job and no desire to go back to government work.
Ray LaHood Endorses Dan Rutherford in the Governor’s Race
The longtime Peoria congressman has a soft spot for Pat Quinn, but he's backing the Illinois treasurer.
Two More Obama Bundlers With Chicago Ties Are On the Verge of Plum Ambassadorships
A former White Sox player and a scion of Chicago's soap opera dynasty are up for spots in New Zealand and Hungary.
A Look at Bob Gates's Enraged New Memoir
The former Defense Secretary didn't think much of his job under Obama—and a new book's treatment of Rahm, Bill, Axe, and Valerie doesn't mince words about it.
A Lesson for Chris Christie in How Mayor Daley Shut Down the Airport
The New Jersey governor's political career may not survive his current scandal—but Mayor Daley succeeded with what could have been a bigger one.
Mr. Roche Will Not Go to Washington—Danny Davis Made Sure of That
The nine-term West Side Congressman is all but guaranteed a tenth, now that his Democratic primary opponent has bowed out of the race.
Bloomberg Vilified, Daley Praised: What a Mayor's Send-Off Says About His Legacy
New York's ex-mayor took it on the chin as he left office. It wasn't like that in Chicago—but nobody misses Daley now.
La Grange’s Ben LaBolt goes to Washington—and Stays
The young insider, who's worked for Barack Obama, Rahm Emanuel, Jan Schakowsky, and others in his 32 years, opens a PR shop with Robert Gibbs.
How the Podesta Brothers Rose From the 39th Ward to the White House
Powerbroker Tony Podesta on his career and his brother, Obama's incoming senior counselor—charged with "rescuing" POTUS's second term.