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Jesse Jackson

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The Loop

March 28, 2013

Play It Again, Rev.: Jackson's Greatest Hits Resonate With Chicagoans

The civil rights icon's speech Wednesday sounded like a montage of everything he's ever stood for.

South Shore (below 79th)

February 20, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr., Sandi Jackson Plead Guilty, Feds Reveal Lavish Spending

Husband and wife plead guilty to spending thousands from campaign fund, including buying two elk heads.

South Shore (below 79th)

February 18, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Jesse Jr. 'Under Tight Medical Supervision'

The minister asked for prayers for his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., and daughter-in-law Sandi Jackson.

Hyde Park

February 18, 2013

Holy Hip-Hop: Pastor Leads Double Life as Rapper J.Kwest

Julian DeShazier, 29, of Hyde Park's University Church raps about Chicago violence, love and spirtuality.

Washington Park

February 09, 2013

Hundreds Gather for Hadiya Pendleton's Funeral: 'She Was Golden'

Michelle Obama, Rahm Emanuel attend the service as calls to end violence ring out.

Englewood

February 08, 2013

Hadiya Pendleton a 'Symbol' of Those Killed in Chicago Violence

At Hadiya's viewing, her godfather says teen provides a "voice for all these people who have passed."

Kenwood

February 07, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson to King Students: You'd Turn in Klansman, but Not Gunman

Jackson addressed "no-snitch" culture as police continue the search for Hadiya Pendleton's killer.

Kenwood

February 02, 2013

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Chicago Needs Better Witness Protection Program

Jackson pleads for someone to turn in Hadiya Pendleton's killer during an anti-violence march Saturday.

Chicago

January 21, 2013

Chicago's Martin Luther King Jr. Drive: A Road Through History

The South Side street is one of hundreds nationwide that is named for the slain civil rights leader.

Chicago

December 19, 2012

'We Don't Do Hospitals,' Police Allegedly Told Philip Coleman's Dad

A father whose son died after Chicago Police Tasered him said he plans to sue.