Election Aftermath and Sprinkler Spat: The Week in Review

Pundits are taking a closer look at Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and his large-margin victory over rival Debbie Halvorson.

Halvorson, considered the most viable challenger to Jesse Jackson Jr. thus far, says she's happy for him and not soured on politics.

A series of new building codes were implemented during last Monday's Flossmoor Village Board meeting, but one of them in particular has been generating some controversy.

Homewood police reports.

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The congressman was joined by his family and supporters at the Parkway Ballroom in Chicago.

Low voter turnout has made it difficult to get local reactions, but we were able to snag a couple.

A truck carrying what is believed to be hydrochloric acid tipped over, leaking the corrosive chemical. Cleanup will extend into the evening hours, forcing drivers to re-route, Illinois State Police report.