Jackson Jr. could still get pension

Nov. 27, 2012
Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. might still be able to collect $45,000 a year in federal retirement benefits.

NU football star running for Congress

Nov. 27, 2012
Former Northwestern University football star Napoleon Harris is running to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Tentative election date set for Jackson Jr.'s house seat

Nov. 26, 2012
Illinois lawmakers have given preliminary approval to hold the special election April 9.

Halvorson to run to replace Jackson

Nov. 26, 2012
Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson is officially adding her name to the growing list of candidates interested in running to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. in Congress.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns from Congress

Nov. 21, 2012
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress Wednesday, ending a lengthy controversy regarding the congressman's absence that did not abate his winning the Illinois' 2nd Congressional District this past election.

Biggert, Foster sidestep Joliet immigrant detention-center project

Oct. 30, 2012
Candidates Biggert and Foster are both trying to avoid a brewing controversy over a proposed immigrant detention center.

Saying farewell to Von Freeman

Aug. 14, 2012
Chicago remembers jazz saxophonist Von Freeman, learns and more about Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s stint at the Mayo Clinic. Plus, the R. Kelly cruise has been canceled. 

Five reasons Jackson should take it easy

Jul. 16, 2012
Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. has been out of sight for more than a month. Achy's advice? A break from this do-nothing Congress will do him good.

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