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October 12, 2012

Report: Feds looking at Jesse Jackson Jr.'s finances

CHICAGO - Federal investigators are looking into possible inappropriate expenditures related to one of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Congressional spending…
September 8, 2012

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr home from Mayo Clinic after depression treatment

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at…
August 17, 2012

Patrick Kennedy: Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in 'deep' depression

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a 'deep' depression and has 'a lot of work' ahead…
August 9, 2012

Political scientist predicts censure for Jesse Jackson Jr.

CHICAGO - Political science professor Dick Simpson believes when the House Ethics Committee completes its investigation into Jesse Jackson Jr.…
August 3, 2012

Rev. Jesse Jackson: My son 'will regain strength in time'

theGRIO REPORT - In a recent interview with HuffPost Live, Rev. Jesse Jackson opened up about his son, Rep. Jesse…
July 30, 2012

Rev. Jesse Jackson: No timetable on son's recovery

CHICAGO (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson said there is 'no timetable' as his son, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.,…
July 16, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s absence goes unnoticed in DC

CHICAGO (AP) - When Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. disappeared last month for a mysterious medical leave, it took weeks for…
July 13, 2012

Chicago residents reeling from Jesse Jackson Jr. 'mood disorder' fallout

theGRIO REPORT - Wednesday’s disclosure that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for an undisclosed 'mood disorder' left numerous…
July 12, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr's 'mood disorder' raising questions

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s disclosure that he is suffering from a 'mood disorder' still leaves many…
July 9, 2012

Senator Dick Durbin to Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr: 'You have a responsibility to tell the public what's going on'

theGRIO REPORT - Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s (D-Ill) mysterious leave of absence from Congress has many on the Hill wondering…
July 5, 2012

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr requires in-patient treatment for 'physical and emotional ailments'

CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is suffering from 'physical and emotional ailments' that require extended in-patient treatment,…
June 26, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. takes medical leave of absence

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who defeated a primary challenge this year despite being the target of…
March 12, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr. faces tough challenge in Democratic primary

theGRIO REPORT - A series of controversies have left Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. in an intense battle to to win…
December 9, 2011

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Blagojevich troubles are just beginning

theGRIO REPORT - For Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr., however, his troubles in connection with Blagojevich are just beginning...
December 7, 2011

Blagojevich gets 14 years in prison for corruption

CHICAGO (AP) - A federal judge has sentenced Rod Blagojevich to 14 years for corruption that included trying to sell…
December 6, 2011

Blagojevich faces punishment for trying to sell Obama Senate seat

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois' ousted governor Rod Blagojevich soon will learn his punishment for corruption convictions that include trying to…
December 2, 2011

Committee continuing investigation of Jesse Jackson Jr.

(AP) - The House Ethics Committee announced Friday it will continue its investigation into allegations Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. offered…
October 19, 2011

Ethics panel extends investigation of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Ethics Committee said it would move ahead with an investigation into whether Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.…
June 29, 2011

How the Blago verdict puts Jesse Jackson Jr. on the hot seat

OPINION - Given the allegations against him, it may have behooved the telegenic 46-year old to keep his nose to…
June 28, 2011

Ethics probe for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.?

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich being found guilty on 17 of 20 corruption charges might mean the House Ethics Committee…