Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and wife Sandi co-conspired to divert $750,000 in campaign money for personal use, according to an information filed today against the former congressman by the Washington D.C. U.S. Attorney.

Former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to misusing campaign funds.  Carol Marin and her panel look at the possible implications of the plea deal.

Ald. Sandi Jackson resigned from the Chicago City Council, citing "painful family health matters."

The race to replace Jesse Jackson, Jr. intensifies, as two state legislators face criminal charges. Carol Marin and her political roundtable discuss the state of local politics.

The Illinois Senate voted unanimously to allow for an April 9 election to replace Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.

From congressman to convict -- to congressional candidate? Paris Schutz has more on why former Congressman Mel Reynolds wants his old seat back.

A date has been set for a special election to replace Jesse Jackson Jr. in Congress. Paris Schutz has more on a wide open field of candidates.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. resigns after nearly five months on medical leave. We look at the life, legacy and future of the now former congressman.

Plans are already underway for a special election to fill the seat in the 2nd Congressional District in the wake of Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation. We tell you what's next.

Officials react to Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.'s resignation.

Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. has resigned from Congress, citing ongoing health concerns and acknowledging a federal investigation.

Paris Schutz has the latest news and reaction to news that Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is in the midst of plea deal talks with the Feds.

Several reports surface of a new investigation into the campaign finances of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. Paris Schutz has the latest.

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in prison, but a new book by the Chicago Sun-Times reporter who covered his trials recounts the high-profile case, and provides some intriguing new revelations.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s past weight-loss surgery may be behind his latest "gastrointestinal issues."

We asked what you thought about Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr.’s extended absence. We read what some of you had to say in Viewer Mail.