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Many new aldermen have outside jobs
New financial disclosure statements show six of the Chicago City Council's 18 new aldermen have outside jobs or own businesses. Eleven of the aldermen who were elected for the first time last year gave up other jobs or paid government posts, according to...
Tags: Howard Brookins, Chicago Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Illinois Governor, Walter Burnett, Jr.
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Hugs no more in bitter Illinois 2nd Congressional District primary
On a makeshift stage at the last Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. put on an impassioned show of party unity by hugging his political foes, including Debbie Halvorson.
Four years later, that hug has been replaced by finger-...Tags: Chicago Tribune, Kankakee, Government, Crime, Law and Justice, The Washington Post
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House Ethics Committee says it will continue investigating Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Tribune reporterWASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee announced today it will continue to investigate whether U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. or an emissary directed or knew of efforts to raise campaign cash for then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in return for Jackson's...Tags: Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Illinois Governor, Jesse Jackson, Politics
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Jackson: Asking fundraiser to buy plane ticket for woman did not violate ethics rules
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Monday that he did not violate House ethics rules when he had a longtime friend and fundraiser buy a plane ticket for a woman who had a secret relationship with the congressman.
Jackson likewise defended his actions...Tags: Government, Chicago Tribune, U.S. House Committee on Ethics, Adam Kinzinger, Barack Obama
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State's Attorney Alvarez endorsed despite African-American complaints
Clout StreetCook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez won the expected endorsement of Democratic slatemakers Thursday despite complaints from some African-American ward leaders about what they said was her failure to reach out to the black community. The...Tags: Howard Brookins, Jesse Jackson, Entertainment, Richard M. Daley, Politics
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Jackson expects to be 'vindicated' in ethics probe
Tribune reporterKANKAKEE — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. said Saturday night he expects to be “vindicated” in a House ethics probe looking at his involvement in trying to secure President Barack Obama’s vacated Senate seat from then-Gov. Rod...Tags: Kankakee, Government, Illinois Governor, U.S. Department of Justice, Politics
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O'Hare concessions deal sails through City Council
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel won approval today of a 25-year deal that will replace a clout-heavy concession operator at O’Hare Airport’s international terminal with a company that’s pledged to invest $26.2 million to improve the quality of...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago, Rahm Emanuel, Politics, Richard M. Daley
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Hearing prepares for Blagojevich to testify
Tribune reportersAt a court hearing this afternoon, lawyers at Rod Blagojevich's retrial are discussing which undercover recordings can be played as the former governor takes the witness stand in his own defense as soon as tomorrow. The court action is the strongest...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Jesse Jackson, Chicago, Rahm Emanuel
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Election blog: Turnout could be as low as 40 percent
Barring a late surge of voters, election officials are estimating voter turnout in today’s mayoral election could be as low as 40 percent, well off the 50 percent predicted.
Polls are set to close at 7 p.m. Langdon Neal, chairman of the Chicago...Tags: Chicago Elections, Crime, Law and Justice, Vehicles, Gery Chico, Carol Moseley Braun
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Tight City Council races: Veteran aldermen head for runoffs
Clout StUPDATED at 9:43 p.m. Posted by Hal Dardick and John Byrne at 7:10 p.m.; check back for updates on results. City Council incumbents in several wards were beating back challenges tonight but at least two longtime aldermen appeared headed for......
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