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What Obama Really Thinks About Guns
advertisement Obama Gets Personal in Chicago Speech In his visit to Chicago on Friday, President Obama told the young people gathered that if they work hard they can be successful. Carol Marin reports.
Gun Rights Group Calls Robin Kelly An "Ignorant Witch"
advertisement Robin Kelly, who is being elected to represent Illinois’s 2nd Congressional District even as I write this, was called an “ignorant witch” by a pro-gun website for a statement she made on conceal carry laws last weekend. Kelly won a Democratic primary in the one of the most pro-gun control districts in the nation, with the help of millions of dollars in advertising from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Independence USA Super PAC.
Duckworth To Take Pay Cut If Sequester Happens
advertisement Duckworth Goes to Washington Rep.-elect Tammy Duckworth, at orientation in Washington, D.C., talks about her priorities in the upcoming legislative session. Tammy Duckworth’s Acceptance Speech Tammy Duckworth addressed her supporters at her campaign rally after winning her race in the 8th Congressional District against Republican incumbent Joe Walsh.
Fire Closes Chicago Heights Polling Place
NBC 7 San Diego (file photo) advertisement Voting is on hold at a Chicago Heights polling place Tuesday due to a fire. The fire broke out around 3 p.m.
A Peek Inside: Greater > Than
ward-room 3 hours ago Low voter turnout is expected in the race to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson… ward-room 4 hours ago Candidates vying to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson ward-room Feb 25, 2013 Pollster says New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ads may have backfired.
2nd District Candidate Ernest Fenton Q&A
advertisement Ernest Fenton, a Markham attorney, is a Democrat running in the 2nd Congressional District special election. Fenton ran for mayor of Markham in 2009, winning 35 percent of the vote.
Duckworth Applauds Women In Combat
advertisement Kirk Climbs Capitol Steps, Returns to Senate Sen. Mark Kirk had to learn how to walk and talk again after his stroke last year.
Alderman Sandi Jackson Resigns
advertisement Fioretti on Jackson’s Resignation Sandi Jackson on Friday abruptly resigned as 7th Ward Alderman of the Chicago City Council. More Photos and Videos In a formal letter to the mayor, Sandi Jackson on Friday afternoon resigned as Chicago’s 7th Ward alderman.
Preckwinkle Aide Resigns to Focus on Congressional Bid
Robin Kelly gave up her old job as she continues her quest for JJJ’s old seat. advertisement Robin Kelly is all in.