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Bronzeville

April 21, 2013

CPS School Closings: 'Unjust and Dangerous,' Ald. Fioretti Tells Panel

"There is no way ... to heal these neighborhoods" by closing schools, U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush said.

East Garfield Park

April 04, 2013

Congressmen Rush, Davis Lead School-Closing Walk in Tough Turf on West Side

"That's quite a walk," Congressman Danny Davis said at end of union bus tour of closing schools.

Kenwood

March 07, 2013

Obama Urges Vote on Bill Named After Hadiya Pendleton

At a signing ceremony for another bill, Obama says families of violence "really do deserve a vote."

Kenwood

February 10, 2013

Danny Davis, Bobby Rush Endorse Robin Kelly in 2nd District Race

Two sitting congressmen threw their support behind 2nd District hopeful Robin Kelly Sunday.

Chicago

January 29, 2013

VIDEO: CVS Worker Who Choked Shoplifter Didn't 'Want to Hurt' Man

In a police interrogation video, CVS manager Pedro Villanova said he never meant to kill Anthony Kyser.

Englewood

January 28, 2013

St. Bernard Hospital Eyeing Affordable Housing Expansion in Englewood

St. Bernard Hospital plans to develop more affordable housing once the market improves.

Chicago

January 21, 2013

During Inauguration Gala in D.C., Rahm Says He'll Never Run for President

At the Illinois party in Washington, Rahm said "no, no, no, no, no" when asked if he wanted Obama's job.

Little Village

January 18, 2013

Bobby Rush Requests Special Prosecutor in CVS Strangling Case

The congressman says a "strong stench" hangs over the handling of the 2010 death of a homeless man.

Little Village

January 17, 2013

Video Captures Death of CVS Toothpaste Shoplifter

Video obtained by DNAinfo.com shows death of Anthony Kyser, who allegedly stole toothpaste from CVS.

Chatham

November 02, 2012

Congressman Keynotes Medical Gala

Organization has given free medical supplies and treatment to the poor for 10 years.

Chicago

October 24, 2012

Bobby Rush, Danny Davis Defend Jesse Jackson Jr.

Congressmen Rush and Davis visited Jackson in his D.C. home and discussed his mental state.