Jackson Jr. under medical supervision

Feb. 18, 2013
The Rev. Jesse Jackson says his former congressman son is under strict medical supervision as he struggles with bipolar disorder "compounded by the stresses" of his legal troubles.

German company's local branch under fire for discrimination

Feb. 8, 2012
A multi-national company with Chicago-area branches is apologizing for racial discrimination.ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation is based in Germany and has an office in Chicago's western suburbs. In 2010, employee Montrelle Reese filed a lawsuit against the company for discrimination.

Jesse Jackson celebrates his 70th birthday

Oct. 8, 2011
Civil rights activist the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is celebrating his 70th birthday Saturday and his Rainbow PUSH Coalition is celebrating by rekindling the spirit of the War on Poverty.A group of leaders plans a breakfast meeting at the coalition's headquarters.

Davis exits Chicago mayoral race; endorses Moseley Braun

Jan. 1, 2011
U.S. Congressman Danny Davis announced late Friday that he's exiting the 2011 race for Chicago mayor.  Davis held a New Year's Eve press conference at his campaign headquarters, where he was joined by former rivals State Senator James Meeks and former U.S.