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A promise interrupted
Even in Chicago, a city whose political community is not easily shocked by allegations of corruption, the resignation of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. comes as a bit of a stunner. The word "promising" keeps popping up again and again in news reports as in, for...Tags: Political Corruption, Ronald Reagan, Justice System, Dan Webb, Politics
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Holiday fare gets updated treatment
Nothing brightens the winter holidays like music. So with apologies to the original writers of these tunes, and to everyone whose sensibilities may be offended, I've adapted a few seasonal songs for our place and time. Please sing along. White...
Tags: Pension and Welfare, Interior Policy, Holidays, Politics
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Jesse Jackson Jr. Quits Congress, Cites Health Reasons
CNNCHICAGO -- U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress effective Wednesday, citing the need to spend time "restoring my health." Jackson, who announced his resignation in a letter to House Speaker John Boehner, has been is the subject of several...Tags: Tea Party Movement, CNN (tv network), U.S. House of Representatives, Politics, Civil Rights
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Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns, acknowledges federal investigation
Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress on Wednesday, saying in a letter that he is cooperating with a federal investigation "into my activities" but blaming his health problems for his decision to step down just two weeks after his reelection....Tags: Sandi Jackson, Primaries, Jesse Jackson, Debbie Halvorson, U.S. House of Representatives
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Jesse Jackson Jr. submits letter of resignation
Associated PressCHICAGO (AP) — Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned after a months-long leave for mental illness, a spokesman for House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday. Boehner’s spokesman Michael Steel confirmed his office had received a letter of...Tags: Jesse Jackson, Brian Woodworth, FBI, Politics, Executive Branch
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Some Illinois state parks could close without new revenue
TribLocal - Wheaton » NewsOne of Gov. Pat Quinn‘sfirst acts after assuming office in 2009 was reopening seven state parks that predecessor Rod Blagojevich shuttered in a cost-saving move. …... -
For Illinois Republicans, the gloom settles in
A day after suffering devastating election losses up and down the state, Illinois Republicans could point to one bright spot: Barack Obama's name won't ever be on the ballot again. In 2004 as a U.S. Senate candidate, in 2008 as a presidential contender...
Tags: Pat Brady, Justice System, Polls, Politics, Kyle McCarter
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Dr. Eric Whitaker leaving University of Chicago Medicine
Dr. Eric Whitaker, a nationally prominent expert in minority health issues and one of President Barack Obama's closest friends, is leaving his post at the University of Chicago Medicine in March to pursue opportunities in the private sector. His decision...Tags: Elections, Colleges and Universities, Barack Obama, Politics, Health Insurance
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No more Rod Blagojevich sightings at Roots Pizza during Cowboys games
There’s a chance former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich would have gone to Roots Handmade Pizza in Ukrainian Village Wednesday to watch the Dallas Cowboys-New York Giants game on NBC, you know, if not for the fact that he’s serving a 14-year...
Tags: New York Giants, Illinois Governor
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GOP uses association with Chicago against Obama
Once there was an aspiring young political strategist who disrupted a Chicago campaign event for a rival party candidate by inviting homeless to it with promises of free food, drink and more. Republicans this election season have been attacking "Chicago-...Tags: Rick Perry, Tea Party Movement, Sean Connery, Politics, Drake University
Nov 25, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Dec 12, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Nov 22, 2012
|Story| KTLA-LTV
Nov 21, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Nov 21, 2012
|Story| Daily American
Jun 18, 2012
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Nov 8, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Nov 15, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Jul 11, 2012
|Resource Link| Chicago Tribune
Jul 11, 2012
|Resource Link| Chicago Tribune
Sep 8, 2012
|Column| Chicago Tribune
Jul 20, 2012
|Story| Chicago Tribune
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