Robin Kelly with campaign staff outside the Richton Park Metra station after thanking voters, Wednesday February 27, 2013. | Stefano Esposito

Robin Kelly speaks to supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly speaks to supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Congressional candidate Robin Kelly campaigns at the 211th street Metra Station. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale, a Democrat, speaks with election judge Nancy Karen as he casts his vote in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Beale is one of three front-runners in the primary. The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson casts her vote in Steger, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Halvorson is one of the front-runners in the primary.  The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Former Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat, finds a supporter in Yolanda Stratton as she campaigns at an IHOP in Matteson, Ill., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, on the final day of the special primary election to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Kelly is one of the three front-runners in the primary. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale, a Democrat, casts his vote in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Beale is one of three front-runners in the primary. The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson hugs friend Rita Mulvihill as they cast their votes in Steger, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Halvorson is one of the front-runners in the primary.  The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Former Illinois state Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat, asks for support from Kenta Finkley, and Sallie Watson as she campaigns at an IHOP in Matteson, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, on the final day of the special primary election to replace disgraced former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Kelly is one of the three front-runners in the primary. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson casts her vote in Steger, Ill., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Halvorson is one of the front-runners in the primary. The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Chicago Alderman Anthony Beale, a Democrat, hugs election judge Sprinng Stadeker as he casts his vote in Chicago, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, in the special primary election to replace former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson in Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. Beale is one of three front-runners in the primary. The others include former state Rep. Robin Kelly and former U.S. Rep. Debbie Halvorson. They were among 14 Democrats and four Republicans in the special primary, but the Democratic winner is expected to sail through the April 9 general election because of the heavily Democratic region. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)

Anthony Beale's Election Night headquarters. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Robin Kelly speaks with the Associated Press reporter by phone at Holiday Inn Matteson, February 26, 2013 after Debbie Halvorson conceded the special election. The special Democratic primary in this special election to replace Jesse Jackson's 2nd congressional seat was expected to produce low numbers. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly waits to speak with the Associated Press reporter by phone at Holiday Inn Matteson, February 26, 2013 after Debbie Halvorson conceded the special election. The special Democratic primary in this special election to replace Jesse Jackson's 2nd congressional seat was expected to produce low numbers. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly speaks with the Associated Press reporter by phone at Holiday Inn Matteson, February 26, 2013 after Debbie Halvorson conceded the special election. The special Democratic primary in this special election to replace Jesse Jackson's 2nd congressional seat was expected to produce low numbers. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly reviews poll results at the Holiday Inn Matteson, February 26, 2013 after Debbie Halvorson conceded the special election. The special Democratic primary in this special election to replace Jesse Jackson's 2nd congressional seat was expected to produce low numbers. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Supporters of Ald. Anthony Beale, of Chicago, cheer before Beale conceded at his campaign headquarters Tuesday evening to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Ald. Anthony Beale, of Chicago, enters his campaign headquarters Tuesday evening before conceding to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale along with A.C. Beale, mother; Darius Beale, son, 16; and Dana Beale, wife - before conceding at his campaign headquarters to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Ald. Anthony Beale, of Chicago, conceded Tuesday evening at his campaign headquarters to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Congressional candidate Robin Kelly campaigns at the 211th street Metra Station. Tuesday, February 26, 2013 | Brian Jackson~Sun Times

Alderman Anthony Beale greets Frankie Nelson and Terry Smith, both campaign supporters, after Beale concedes Tuesday evening to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Anthony Beale's family (from left) - A.C. Beale, mother; Darius Beale, son, 16; and Dana Beale, wife, support the alderman as he concedes Tuesday evening to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Alderman Anthony Beale greets Terry Smith, a campaign supporter, after Beale concedes Tuesday evening to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. February 26, 2013 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Anthony Beale's family (from left) - A.C. Beale, mother; Darius Beale, son, 16; and Dana Beale, wife - support the alderman as he concedes Tuesday evening to Robin Kelly in the 2nd Congressional District special primary race. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Robin Kelly is greeted by supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly shares a moment with Tim Bradford, Cook County Democratic Party first vice-chair, at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly is greeted by supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly speaks to supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly celebrates with supporters following her speech at the Holiday Inn Matteson after winning the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly celebrates with supporters following her speech at the Holiday Inn Matteson after winning the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly celebrates with supporters following her speech at the Holiday Inn Matteson after winning the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly celebrates with supporters following her speech at the Holiday Inn Matteson after winning the special Democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times

Robin Kelly is speaks to supporters at the Holiday Inn Matteson following her win in the special democratic primary for the 2nd Congressional District seat, February 26, 2013. | Jessica Koscielniak ~ Sun-Times