Gun charges dropped against Trotter

Apr. 24, 2013
Felony gun charges were dropped against state senator Donne Trotter. He was charged with trying to take a gun through O’Hare security. 

Sen. Donne Trotter trial date set

Jan. 17, 2013
A judge in Chicago has scheduled a March 12 trial date for Illinois state senator Donne Trotter, who is accused of trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in his bag.

Trotter still campaigning after gun charges

Dec. 12, 2012
A veteran Illinois state senator charged with trying to board a flight with a gun and ammunition in his carry-on bag says he's the right person to fill Jesse Jackson Jr.'s seat in Congress.But his attorney acknowledged there is a "cloud hanging over his head."State Sen.

Durbin: Don't let Trotter off the hook

Dec. 7, 2012
Illinois senior U.S. senator Dick Durbin responds to Illinois senator Donne Trotter’s arrest for trying to bring a gun onto an airplane.

Lawmakers get a peek at new districts

May. 14, 2011
Springfield lawmakers spent most of their time this week debating the state budget. But there is another issue weighing on their minds: Redistricting.One by one, Democratic lawmakers are being pulled into a private map room in Springfield.