Article updated: 2/11/2013 4:04 PM

Emanuel names Sandi Jackson’s successor

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Former Chicago Alderman Sandi Jackson and former Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. applaud as President Barack Obama is introduced at a city Ford plant in 2010. Sandi Jackson resigned office last month, saying she couldn't adequately represent her ward while dealing with "very painful health matters." The former congressman resigned in November and has been under federal investigation.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has named a former Illinois Department of Transportation worker to replace Sandi Jackson on the city council. Emanuel says Natashia Holmes' appointment as alderman of the 7th Ward represents a "break from the past" and a "fresh start."
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