U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-MA) has passed away at the age of 77 from brain cancer. Our mother site Gothamist has more on the passing of the legendary (and occasionally embattled) Senator and the Sun-Times has some great photos of Kennedy on visits to Chicago. more ›

Senator Ted Kennedy was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor today. Doctors say his prognosis isn't good. [Boston Globe] more ›

President Bush is in town today to celebrate the anniversary of No Child Left Behind, hobnob with Mayor Daley to talk Olympics, and give a speech about the economy to the Union League Club. And the Sun-Times makes him feel welcome with a front-page smackdown of NCLB. more ›

When Chicagoist thinks about the possibility of senators going at each other's throats, we usually daydream about Ted Kennedy bitchslapping Rick Santorum. So imagine our surprise when the latest political tiff appears to be between Arizona Senator John McCain and our very own Senator Barack Obama. more ›

Keep your ears open! Send your overheards to overheard at chicagoist dot com. more ›

That's all everyone seems to be talking about in Chicago news today (here too). He's the shining young star of the Democratic Party this election cycle with the looks of Denzel, the speaking style of Martin, and the cutest and most supportive family this side of the Cleavers. And man, he’s getting news coverage – but mostly from Chicago media. more ›