Jesse White retired this week as Illinois secretary of state. Retired in Illinois - he wasn't indicted or defeated. He's just 88 years old and has been secretary of state since 1999.

CHICAGO (CBS) --His motto is "do something good for someone every day." Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is arguably one of the most popular elected officials in the state's history ...

Mr. White, 88, is retiring as Illinois secretary of state after a career that took him from the pews of Martin Luther King Jr.’s church to statewide office. Secretary of State Jesse White of ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced he's seeking a record-breaking fifth term in office, and for the moment, he's running without any opposition. WBBM Newsradio ...

Democrat Jesse White is leaving office next month as Illinois’ longest-serving and first African American secretary of state. His office filled with a lifetime of trinkets and mementos ...

a party with few elected officials across Illinois, is running a candidate for secretary of state. His name is Jesse White. If that rings a bell, it's the same name as current Secretary of State ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Jesse White announced Thursday he's endorsing Anna Valencia for secretary of state. After more than 23 years, White is the longest-serving secretary of state in Illinois history.

Donation Options Search Search Search Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White kneels as the Jesse White Tumbling Team performs during White’s last public appearance in office, held Saturday at ...

For the first time in 24 years, Illinois voters will go to the polls in November without having Jesse White as a choice for secretary of state. The candidates seeking to take over from the ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with White, the longtime Illinois... Jesse White, Illinois secretary of state retiring after 24 years, reflects on his career SCOTT SIMON, HOST: Jesse White retired this ...

Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Share Democrat Jesse White is leaving office next month as Illinois’ longest-serving and first African American secretary of state. The 88-year-old may be soon ending his ...