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2nd Congressional District

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Chicago

February 26, 2013

Victorious Robin Kelly to Supporters: 'You Sent A Message That Was Heard'

Robin Kelly won the Democratic primary in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Chicago

February 20, 2013

Beale Touts Gun Record, Echoes Charges of Buying Election in New TV Spot

Ald. Anthony Beale joined the fight in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress.

Chicago

February 18, 2013

Debbie Halvorson Says SuperPAC Cash Has Compromised Race for JJJ's Seat

Debbie Halvorson said Robin Kelly is colluding with a Super PAC run by New York City's Mayor Bloomberg.

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.

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

Former Candidate Trotter Throws Support to Kelly in Congressional Race

Robin Kelly received the endorsement of state Sen. Donne Trotter in the race to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Chicago

January 28, 2013

Guns A Defining Issue in Race to Replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Robin Kelly used gun control to separate herself from opponents in the crowded 2nd Congressional race.

Washington Heights

January 27, 2013

Halvorson, Democrats Diverge on Guns at 2nd District Candidate Forum

Halvorson said she wouldn't support a ban on the kind of assault weapon used in Sandy Hook shootings.

Chicago

December 12, 2012

State Sen. Trotter Still Plans Run for Jackson Jr.'s Seat

Despite O'Hare gun charge, Trotter said he's the best man to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.

Chicago

December 11, 2012

State Rep. Monique Davis Rips Sen. Donne Trotter After Gun Charge

Davis will announce Tuesday whether she'll run for Jesse Jackson Jr.'s former seat in Congress.  

South Shore (above 79th)

December 10, 2012

Hutchinson Offers Veiled Criticism of Trotter, Jackson

State Sen. Toi Hutchinson attacked the legacy of corruption in the 2nd Congressional District.

O'Hare

December 05, 2012

State Senator Charged with Packing a Pistol at O'Hare

State Sen. Donne Trotter, who is running for Congress, was arrested at O'Hare on a felony gun charge.