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Jesse Jackson Jr.’s recovery now involves a bar and two different women. After returning from a stint at the Mayo Clinic to treat his bi-polar disorder, Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was spotted leaving a bar on two occasions last week. Two sources said that they reportedly saw Jackson drinking at Bier Baron Tavern on Tuesday […]

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According to the "Washington Post," Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is reportedly under federal investigation for allegations that he misused campaign money to decorate his house. The Post is reporting that an unnamed source claims the FBI is in the final stages of its investigation on Jackson. Jackson has been on medical leave since June 10 […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s wife said Wednesday her husband is seeing his doctor two to three times a week and that she doesn't know if he will return to work before the Nov. 6 election. Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson told reporters the congressman is eager to "get back out and do […]

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According to reports, Sandi Jackson, the wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. called the media who were sitting outside of her fundraiser at the Park 52 restaurant "jackals." She said to the audience at her event, “The jackals are outside. Let them stay outside," referring to the media at her birthday/fundraiser party. Jackson went on to […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., who has been on a hushed medical leave for more than three months, has put his home in Washington on the market for $2.5 million to help pay for health care costs, an aide said Wednesday. Jackson's medical treatment for bipolar disorder and gastrointestinal issues included several weeks of […]

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Anthony W. Williams is urging Jesse Jackson Jr. to resign saying Jackson is unfit to work under his current condition. Williams believes that Jackson's absence has limited him but he also points out that prior to Jackson's leave he was already absent. He says he is asking Jackson to "campaign or resign," Williams said in […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to his home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson's chief of staff in suburban Chicago said Friday. "He's at home in Washington convalescing with his wife and children," Jackson aide Rick Bryant said. "Let's hope he returns to work on Monday." […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is in a "deep" depression and has "a lot of work" ahead of him on the road to recovery, former Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Thursday after visiting the hospitalized Chicago Democrat. Jackson has been on a secretive medical leave since June 10, when family […]

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CHICAGO (AP) — Doctors say Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is under treatment for bipolar disorder. A release Monday from the Mayo Clinic states that the Democrat underwent an extensive evaluation and is responding well to treatment for the disorder at the facility in Rochester, Minn. The release says Jackson is regaining his strength. Jackson spokesman […]

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  New reports indicate that Jesse Jackson Jr. ready to continue his campaign for mayor of Chicago. Jackson’s chief of staff, Rick Bryant told reporters that he has reached out to mayors in over 25 Chicago suburbs to prepare them for Jackson’s return. "I told them that the congressman was feeling much better and that […]

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A lot of speculation and rumors have surrounded the recent medical leave of Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. who is currently being treated for depression and gastrointestinal issues at the Mayo Clinic in Minn. His father, Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke with Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to provide the facts of his son's […]

Jeff Johnson talks with TJMS about mental illness using Jesse Jackson Jr. and the Jackson family as representations of the deep prevalance of mental illness in black families. Ending on a sidenote, urging everyone to become active in the Chavis Carter story. Click here to read the story about Chavis Carter