May 25th, 2017
After three-plus years off the political grid, Juan Rangel is back.
The former CEO of the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO) is working to launch Mexican Americans into civic leadership roles–including public office.
The Mexican American Leadership, … Read the rest
May 25th, 2017
First Lady of Chicago Amy Rule usually lets her husband get the limelight.
May 19th, 2017
When Rahm Emanuel called on Barrett Murphy to resign from his top job at the city’s Water Management Department, he wasn’t just severing ties with a city bureaucrat. The mayor pushed out a longtime friend.
Murphy … Read the rest
April 26th, 2017
The Ounce of Prevention fundraiser went off without a hitch the other day, but there was still some drama in the room.
The nonprofit is headed by Diana Rauner, wife of Gov. Bruce Rauner, who also … Read the rest
April 19th, 2017
Among the big names who have donated to Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s campaign chest is fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger. He gave $2,000 in the first three months of the year, according to just-released quarterly campaign donation and … Read the rest
April 12th, 2017
His Our Revolution political group is forming a chapter in Chicago.
March 29th, 2017
Don Edwards is among the rare few who count Bruce Rauner and Rahm Emanuel as friends.
February 23rd, 2017
Ezekiel Emanuel will offer commentary related to health-care on the cable news network.
February 23rd, 2017
The mayor took part in this nonprofit's morning tradition of sharing stories--and he got personal.
February 6th, 2017
Call it the Trump effect. Equality Illinois and Planned Parenthood in Illinois say changes in the political climate in Washington, D.C., have given their organizations a boost.
“(It’s) put our community on notice that we have … Read the rest