U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush
Teachers Union Bus Tour Puts Spotlight On Impact Of School Closings
Singing the civil rights anthem “Woke Up This Morning,” Congressman Bobby Rush called it “The Freedom Bus.”
Kirk Climbs Capitol Steps, Returns To Congress A Year After Stroke
Greeted by applause from fellow members of Congress and a crowd of onlookers, U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) returned to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, climbing the 45 steps of the Capitol Building one at a time.
Rush And Davis: Jackson Jr. Still ‘Can’t Take The Pressure’ Of Speaking Publicly
Two Chicago congressmen reiterated their support for Jesse Jackson Jr. on Saturday, saying the former Illinois congressman is suffering greatly and needs time to get healthy before he can address the public.
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.
Rep. Rush, Activists March On Metra Over Project’s Lack Of Minority Contracts
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) is leading a protest march Thursday, asking Metra to restart the bidding process on the Englewood Flyover project on the city’s South Side.
Emanuel, Quinn, Durbin: Rush Is Right To Take Issue With Diversity On Metra Project
U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) says he has been told there are virtually no minority firms being considered in a massive Metra construction project in the Englewood neighborhood, and he’s prepared to shut Metra down.
City Receives $30.5 Million Grant To Revitalize Woodlawn Neighborhood
Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Wednesday that the city has secured $30.5 million in federal funding to redevelop parts of the struggling Woodlawn neighborhood.
Congressman Pushing Companies To Hire After Popular Job Fair
Three weeks after nearly 10,000 job seekers packed a job fair at Chicago State University, a congressman who sponsored the fair is telling the recruiters to make good on their promises to hire.
Nearly 10,000 Attend Transportation Job Fair At Chicago State
With renewed worries about the economy in the wake of the downgrade of the nation’s credit rating, nearly 10,000 people showed up for a job fair hosted by Congressman bobby Rush on Tuesday.
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