Illinois State Sen. Donne Trotter will end his bid to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
Trotter was arrested after TSA found a gun on him at O’Hare airport.
Trotter, 62, plans to make a formal announcement that he will drop out on Saturday.

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Are there any Black Leaders in Chicago,that can best represent the Constituents of former Jesse Jackson Jr.? The people of his district,deserve good,decent representation.They are dealing with,high unemployment,high crime,lack of adequate healthcare and education…They should not be intimidated by Teaparty ”Bully” Republicans,who Prey on the Weak…We have to show them some Backbone.