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Jesse Jackson Jr.’s mother is releasing of book of letters

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** FILE ** Former Illinois Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his legal team arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington on Feb. 20, 2013. (Associated Press)

Illinois vote seen as a bellwether on gun control; Jesse Jackson Jr.’s seat an early test

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to misusing more than $750,000 in campaign funds and is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Jesse Jackson Jr. pleads guilty to misusing campaign cash

By Jerry Seper - The Washington Times

Former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat, arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013. Mr. Jackson was to appear in federal court to answer criminal charges that he engaged in an alleged scheme to spend $750,000 in campaign funds on personal items. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jesse Jackson Jr. tells court: ‘I am guilty’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Then-Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat, and his wife, then-Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson, ask each other for their support and votes as they arrive at a polling station for early voting in Chicago on March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Jesse Jackson Jr., wife to appear in court Wednesday

By Pete Yost - Associated Press

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (AP Photo/Allan Tannenbaum, Pool)

Bloomberg to dump $2M into Chicago race to defeat gun advocate Halvorson

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

** FILE ** This March 20, 2012 photo taken in Homewood, Ill., shows former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, Illinois Democrat. as she speaks to supporters in Homewood, Ill. Halvorson is one of many candidates in a crowded field of candidates hoping to fill former Illinois U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s congressional seat. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Jackson seat hopefuls taking a stand on guns

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Inside Politics: GOP opposing treaty in lame-duck session

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

** FILE ** In this Oct. 16, 2011, file photo, Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill., is seen during the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, File)

Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns from Congress

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., Illinois Democrat, has not been seen on Capitol Hill for a month while he deals with a “mood disorder.” (Associated Press)

Jackson’s leave mystifying

By Sophia Tareen and Henry C. Jackson - Associated Press

** FILE ** Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat (AP Photo)

Jackson’s ‘mood disorder’ disclosure raises more questions

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

The medical condition of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat, is more serious than initially believed and he is undergoing further evaluation. (Associated Press)

Illinois’ Jackson will receive extended medical help

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat (AP Photo)

Rep. Jackson requires in-patient treatment

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Then-Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Illinois Democrat, and his wife, then-Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson, embrace at his election-night party on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, in Chicago after his Democratic primary win over former Rep. Debbie Halvorson in Illinois' 2nd District. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) ** FILE **

Tea party freshman takes GOP primary in Ill.; Jackson fends off challenger

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. and his wife, Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson, take advantage of early voting at a polling station in Chicago on Friday, March 9, 2012. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Illinois primary to decide fate of 2 veteran congressman

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

Blagojevich gets more concise on cross-examination

By Karen Hawkins and Michael Tarm - Associated Press

Concern over member security muted

By Sean Lengell - The Washington Times

Rep. Jackson doesn’t rule out future run at a higher office

By Sophia Tareen - Associated Press

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Blagojevich looms large in Chicago mayor race

By Don Babwin - Associated Press