South Side Representative Jesse Jackson Jr. Leaves Congress
The focus of a federal probe, Jesse Jackson Jr. hands in his letter of resignation.
The question on a lot of minds was when would Jesse Jackson Jr. return to Congress. He hadn't been seen in Washington since June when he began treatment for bipolar disorder. He stood for re-election, and while he wasn't seen on the campaign trail, just two weeks or so ago, he was resoundly elected to his 10th term, the Chicago Tribune reported. After months of speculation, Jackson has resigned. Multiple sources report that Jackson, the focus of a federal ethics probe, cited health problems as his reason for stepping down. "Against the recommendations of my doctors, I had hoped and tried to return to Washington and continue working on the issues that matter most to the people of the Second District. I know now that will not be possible,” …
