Rush, Davis endorse Robin Kelly for Jackson's seat

CHICAGO | Two Democratic Illinois congressmen have endorsed Robin Kelly in the race to replace former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

AFSCME union endorses Hutchinson in 2nd District

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. | Former state Rep. Toi Hutchinson has received a labor endorsement in her bid to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in the U.S. House.

Preckwinkle endorses Hutchinson in 2nd District

CHICAGO | The race to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. heated up Monday when Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorsed state Sen. Toi Hutchinson over former state Rep. Robin Kelly, her onetime aide.

Hutchinson says GOP needs to compromise to avoid 'fiscal cliff'

CHICAGO | Congressional candidate Toi Hutchinson, a Democrat, on Monday called Republicans “callous and dangerous” with regards to negotiations taking place in Washington to avoid the “fiscal cliff” — a series of tax increases and budget cuts that will automatically take effect if federal of…

Hutchinson puts together campaign team of experienced operatives

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The campaign of Toi Hutchinson, one of many candidates who wish to replace Jesse Jackson Jr., in Congress, will have several experienced political operatives working to get her the Democratic nomination in the Feb. 26 special election primary.

State Rep. Thaddeus Jones backs Toi Hutchinson in 2nd Congressional District race

When state Sen. Toi Hutchinson formally began her campaign this week for a seat in Congress in next year’s special election, among her supporters was a fellow state legislator who had been considering his own electoral bid for the post.

Quinn OKs Hutchinson-inspired fund to help sex assault victims

The new year will see patrons of strip clubs in Illinois paying fees that will be used to fund programs that help rape victims, following final approval Saturday of a new law by Gov. Pat Quinn.

House sends strip tax bill to Quinn for final approval

A bill that would tax strip clubs in Illinois to provide financial support to facilities that assist rape victims received final legislative approval Thursday, and now goes to Gov. Pat Quinn for consideration.

Ill. Senate backs bill to penalize financial abuse of elderly, disabled

The Illinois Senate gave its approval Tuesday to a measure expanding state laws as to who can be penalized for trying to take financial advantage of an elderly person, or one who suffers from a physical disability.

Revamped 'pole tax' endorsed by Senate committee

SPRINGFIELD | A Senate panel endorsed a revamped tax on strip club operators Wednesday designed to help fund rape crisis centers in Illinois.

Chicago Heights, Bloom High School to host MLK Day celebration

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | The city of Chicago Heights and Bloom High School will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at 10:30 a.m. Monday.

GSU begins $22.6M science renovation project

UNIVERSITY PARK | Governors State University is celebrating a new era in science education with a recent ceremony marking the start of a $22.6 million renovation project.

Hutchinson touts help she gave to groups that deal with domestic violence

HOMEWOOD | State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, brought Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan along Thursday to the offices of the South Suburban Family Shelter where they met with those who work with victims of domestic violence.

Dems shift into retail politics mode

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Illinois State Treasurer and U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias will join state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, and her supporters as part of a statewide canvassing event at 10 a.m. today at her campaign office, 222 Vollmer Road, in Chicago Heights.

State senator to plans to host open house at her new office

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, will host an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at her new campaign office, 222 Volmer Road, Suite 2C.