Candidates' push for Jackson Jr.'s seat

Feb. 25, 2013
The candidates vying to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. are making their final push before Tuesday's primary election.

'He knew better'

Feb. 21, 2013
Residents of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s district on the South Side of Chicago are disappointed in the former congressman who pled guilty to federal charges.

Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty

Feb. 20, 2013
The ex-Congressman and his wife appeared in federal court to answer charges that they spent $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items.

Hutchinson exits race for Jackson's seat

Feb. 18, 2013
A well-known Illinois state senator dropped her bid Sunday for the U.S. House seat vacated by Jesse Jackson Jr., narrowing the field and consolidating key support behind another Democrat in a race where gun control has emerged as a central issue.

Ald. Sandi Jackson resigns from Council

Jan. 11, 2013
The wife of former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from the Chicago City Council.

Candidates start filing for Jackson's seat

Jan. 3, 2013
Candidates vying to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. can start filing paperwork with the Illinois Board of Elections.

Dems fail to endorse a candidate in crowded race for Jackson Jr.'s seat

Dec. 15, 2012
Democratic Party bosses from Chicago's South Side and south suburbs failed to rally behind a single candidate at a slating session Saturday.

Cook County Clerk looks ahead to special election

Nov. 21, 2012
Cook County Clerk David Orr said Wednesday that he hopes to hold a primary election in February to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat in Congress.

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