Mike Flannery

City's Banner Auction Won't Include Obama Signs

The City of Chicago hopes to raise tens of thousands of dollars for charity Wednesday when it auctions off 100 street banners, celebrating everything from the Cubs to the Sox to musical theater. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike...

Obama Resigning From Senate Effective Sunday

CHICAGO (CBS) ― President-elect Barack Obama will resign his U.S. Senate seat effective Sunday, according to a statement released Thursday afternoon. He is calling his four-year term "one of the highest honors and privileges"...

Truth In Politics: Did Media Swing Vote For Obama?

The echoes of Campaign '08 are still with us in the continuing debate about how well it was covered by the media. One study found more than half of all stories dealt, not with issues, but with campaign tactics and polling. In...

Field Grows To Replace Emanuel

Barack Obama needs to be replaced in the U.S. Senate, and with North Side U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel about to become White House chief of staff, 10 potential candidates are jockeying to replace him the House. CBS 2 Political Editor...

Scramble is on for Obama, Emanuel seats

When the first violinist takes the conductor's podium, a seat opens up in the orchestra. As Barack Obama and Rahm Emanuel exit for D.C., the game of musical chairs begins. Witness a Tuesday night tete a tete in Grant Park...

Economy Looms At Obama's Post-Election Day Debut

President-Elect Calls For New Stimulus Package, Aid To Auto Companies CHICAGO (CBS) ― In his first news conference since Election Day, President-elect Barack Obama said the United States is facing the "greatest economic...

Area football players earn All-Eastern District honors

After a long football season, a group of area athletes were recognized for their efforts on the field as the Associated Press released the All-Eastern District squads, as selected by media in the district.

The Mayor's Influence On The White House

Barack Obama is taking some Chicagoans to Washington and some of them have ties to Mayor Daley. CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery takes a look at how much pull the mayor may have when Obama takes over the White House.

Emanuel Accepts White House Chief Of Staff Post

CHICAGO (CBS) ― U.S. Rep. Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.) has accepted an offer to become President-elect Barack Obama's White House chief of staff, CBS 2 has confirmed. Sources told CBS 2 that Emanuel accepted the post Thursday morning....

Blagojevich Will Name Obama's Senate Successor

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama is headed to the White House after a landslide victory over Sen. John McCain. Now the big question remains: Who will replace Obama in the Senate? CBS 2 Political Editor Mike Flannery reports on the...

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