Is Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. leaving Washington, D.C. all together or just maybe moving across town?
The U.S. representative and his wife put their Washington home on the market for $2.5 million, as he continues to recover from depression.
In a statement from Jackson, spokesperson Rick Bryant, says that "like millions of Americans, Congressman Jackson and Mrs. Jackson are grappling with soaring
healthcare costs and are selling their residence to help defray costs of their
obligations. The Congressman would like to personally thank everyone who has
offered prayers on behalf of his family."
Jackson, 47, returned to his home in D.C. about two weeks after he was released from the Mayo Clinic, where he was treated for bipolar disorder. Jackson has yet to return to Capitol Hill.
His medical leave of absence has lasted three months thus far.
The listing, posted on Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, says the five-story home was built in 1921. he property was put on the market on Sept. 8
It features four bedrooms, three full baths, two half baths, five fireplaces, two kitchens, a sun room and a rooftop deck with a Jacuzzi. It also has a one car attached garage.
The listing notes the sellers "need to find a home of choice."
The Chicago Democrat and his wife, 7th Ward Ald. Sandi Jackson, also own a home in Chicago.
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Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
Even a fire hydrant is feeling the Blackhawks spirit, especially after Chicago's midnight victory over the Boston Bruins at the United Center in triple overtime.
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Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
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After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
After collecting tens of thousands of dollars for themselves on Wednesday, members of the General Assembly plan to kick the can of public employee pension reform down the road for at least one more month.
Human rights advocate Marianne Elliot wrote "Zen under Fire," a powerful memoir about her experience as a U.N. peacekeeper in war-torn Afghanistan. She also does yoga to de-stress in her everyday life.
Human rights advocate Marianne Elliot wrote "Zen under Fire," a powerful memoir about her experience as a U.N. peacekeeper in war-torn Afghanistan. She also does yoga to de-stress in her everyday life.
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On the first day of deliberation, the jury hearing former Chicago alderman Ambrosio Medrano's trial found him guilty of bribery. He could face up to five years in prison.
On the first day of deliberation, the jury hearing former Chicago alderman Ambrosio Medrano's trial found him guilty of bribery. He could face up to five years in prison.
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A spokeswoman for Gov. Pat Quinn says he has fully backed the tough pension proposal supported by the Illinois House and has "fought hard" to get it passed.
A spokeswoman for Gov. Pat Quinn says he has fully backed the tough pension proposal supported by the Illinois House and has "fought hard" to get it passed.
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Carla Oglesby is accused of using fake contracts to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars to herself and her friends, from local vendors. She was first arrested nearly three years ago.
Carla Oglesby is accused of using fake contracts to scam hundreds of thousands of dollars to herself and her friends, from local vendors. She was first arrested nearly three years ago.
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