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.

Jesse Jackson Jr., wife agree to plead guilty

Feb. 15, 2013
In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges.

Chicago’s 7th Ward gets a new alderman

Feb. 11, 2013
The Mayor's office confirms he has a replacement in mind for the seat Ald. Sandi Jackson left last month. That pick, sources say, is Natashia Lynnette Holmes.

Time for a Chicago murder commission?

Feb. 5, 2013
Also: White House 'kill memo' / Sandi Jackson probe / Lyric Opera accident / CNET reporter's new job / Facebook's watching

Emanuel: Open process for council seat

Jan. 18, 2013
Mayor Rahm Emanuel says a four-member commission will help him select Sandi Jackson's replacement on the Chicago City Council.

Morning Shift - The second amendment is first on our minds

Jan. 14, 2013
On Monday's 'Morning Shift', we talk with Karl Fogel of QuestionCopyright.org on webmaster Aaron Swartz’s life and legacy, Chairman of the City Council Black Caucus speaks on Ald. Sandi Jackson's resignation, a profile of the Indiana governor, Daybook with Charlie Myerson and the 2nd Amendment.

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.

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.

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