Resignation
Highwood Alderman Resigning Over Citizenship
Highwood Ald. Harvey Knapp is from Britain. He was appointed to the city council five months ago to fill a vacancy. At the time, neither he nor Highwood’s mayor realized state law requires municipal officials to be citizens.
Cardinal George Surprised At Pope’s Resignation
George says the Pope is a very private person and his public role was the most difficult for him.
Pope’s Resignation A Shock For Many Catholics
Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to step down has surprised many Catholics around the world, including church leadership in Chicago.
Sandi Jackson’s Resignation Takes Effect Today
South Side Ald. Sandi Jackson’s resignation takes effect on Tuesday.
Ald. Sandi Jackson Resigning From City Council
A month after denying rumors she planned to step down, Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th) has submitted a resignation letter to the mayor’s office, effective Tuesday, citing the need to focus on “very painful family health matters.”
Jackson Jr. Staying In D.C. As Resignation From Congress Made Official
As Congress returned from its Thanksgiving break on Tuesday, Jesse Jackson Jr.’s resignation from Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District was made official on Tuesday.
Quinn Sets Election Dates In Early 2013 To Fill Jackson Jr.’s Congressional Vacancy
Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress last week amid health problems and reported plea-deal negotiations with federal prosecutors.
Rev. Jackson: Jesse Jr. Spent Thanksgiving With His Family
The day after former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. resigned from Congress, things were quiet at the home of Jackson’s famous father. But Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. did come out to talk to reporters on Thanksgiving.
Rev. Jackson: Jesse Jr. ‘Has Fought Gallantly’ During Illness
Rev. Jesse Jackson said Wednesday that his son Jesse Jackson Jr.’s decision to resign from Congress has caused “a great sense of pain” for his family, but he said they’ve been encouraged by all the support they’ve received from the public.
From Rising Star To Resignation: A Look Back At Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Career
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson looks back at Jesse Jackson Jr.’s rise from a promising political star to a man beset by serious health problems and a federal probe of possible wrongdoing.
Jackson Jr.’s Resignation Prompts Mixed Reactions From Former Constituents
CBS 2’s Dana Kozlov broke the news of Jackson’s resignation to a lot of his former constituents in the 2nd Congressional District. The reaction was decidedly mixed.
Jackson’s Colleagues: Congressman’s Resignation ‘Sad Day For America’
Many political leaders in Chicago were saying it’s a sad day to learn U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress.
Sources: Jackson’s Wife Didn’t Know His Resignation Was Coming Today
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr’s wife, Ald. Sandi Jackson (7th), was in Washington, D.C., when her husband’s letter of resignation was delivered this afternoon. As CBS 2’s Dorothy Tucker reports, according to multiple sources, there’s a good possibility Ald. Jackson might not have known her husband was submitting his resignation today.
Orr To Ask Judge To Adjust Schedule For Special Election To Replace Jackson
Now that Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned his seat in Congress, Gov. Pat Quinn must set the date for an election to fill the seat. Cook County Clerk David Orr has a plan — and hopes the courts will go along.
Jesse Jackson Jr. Resigns From Congress
Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress, citing health reasons and an intensifying federal investigation into the use of his campaign funds.
Jackson Family Not Talking About Jesse Jr.’s Tentative Plea Deal
There has been no official response from the Jackson family to the exclusive CBS 2 report that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has been negotiating a plea deal with federal prosecutors that would lead to his resignation for health reasons and likely jail time. Reactions among his constituents on Saturday were mixed.
Robert Blagojevich: Fitzgerald Resigning ‘A Good Day For Civil Liberties’
Robert Blagojevich, who was caught up in the federal investigation that saw his brother Rod Blagojevich sent to prison for 14 years, said U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald’s decision to resign was a good day for justice, claiming Fitzgerald overreached and was unfairly allowed to gather unchecked power.
Secretary Of State: Rep. Smith Not Stepping Down Because He Needs Money
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is renewing his call for indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) to step down, and says the lawmaker would have done so if not for the paycheck.
Lincolnwood School Officials Quit Amid Spending Controversy
One week after voters in north suburban Lincolnwood District 74 overwhelmingly rejected a referendum to finance construction of a new school building, its two top leaders are out.
Durbin: Hogan’s Resignation Won’t Fix All Of U Of I’s Problems
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said Saturday that it was time for Michael Hogan to resign as president of the University of Illinois, but his resignation won’t cure the university’s problems.
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