Two more debates have been scheduled in the 2nd Congressional District special election to replace Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
Saturday, January 12
Resurrection House Baptist Church
45 E. 138th St., Dolton
1 p.m. Debate moderated by WVON’s Cliff Kelley
Wednesday, January 30
Politics
Rich Central High School
3600 203rd St., Olympia Fields
4:30 p.m. Young Professionals Mixer
5:45 p.m. Town Hall Meeting
6:30 p.m. Debate moderated by WGN’s Gaynor Hall
Today is the filing deadline for petitions. So far, the candidates include state Sen. Toi Hutchinson, former state Rep. Robin Kelly, Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale, former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson, former U.S. Senate candidate Joyce Washington, state senator-elect Napoleon Harris, Harvey resident Clifford Eagleton, former U.S. Rep Mel Reynolds and Victor Jonathan, a pastor from Country Club Hills.
