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Jacksons Hire Legal Team Ahead of Sentencing
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson, are making moves in preparation for their July 3 sentencing in separate corruption cases Read »
JJJ Wants Medical Info Out of Public Record
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly hoping to keep information about medical condition out of the public record, despite plans to use it in court as a reason for the judge to give him a break. Read »
Sandi, Jesse Jackson Jr. to be Sentenced on Same Day
The former congressman's sentencing was rescheduled on Friday. He was to be sentenced on June 28 but now will appear on July 1. Read »
Chicago's Most Corrupt Wards
With the conviction of William Beavers, the 7th Ward moves to the top of the list. Read »
Congress Made It Easier For JJJ To Misuse Funds: Report
Apparently it was pretty easy for Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife to dip into the former Illinois congressman's campaign funds. Read »
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Sentencing Up Next In Jackson Family Saga
After pleading guilty Wednesday to separate charges for misusing campaign money, Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife, Sandi, must now face sentencing. Read »
Sandi Jackson Failed to File $600k Over 6 Years
Prosecutors said some of the improper funds she used included 3100 purchases amounting to $27,421.22 from her aldermanic campaign account. Read »
Sandi Jackson Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud
Former Chicago Ald. Sandi Jackson pleaded guilty to a tax offense Wednesday, about three hours after her husband pleaded guilty to misusing campaign funds. Read »
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Quinn: Jackson Charges 'Major Sad Day For Our State'
The seemingly frivolous cause of Jackson's undoing is seen by political observers and at least one former colleague as both nonsensical and sad. Read »
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Jackson's Family 'Felt the Impact'
After attending the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's Saturday Morning Forum, Jesse Jackson Jr.'s family said they are struggling to deal with the gravity of Jackson's recent charges. Read »
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Barack Obama
He's in the fight for his political life. Should he lose the 2012 election for the presidency, he'll likely move back to Chicago's Kenwood Neighborhood and instantly become Chicago's biggest celebrity.
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Rod Blagojevich
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