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A former top aide to ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded guilty to wire fraud Tuesday and promised to cooperate with prosecutors in the case involving the former governor in exchange for a lenient sentence.
Full Story updated 10/20/2009 1:46 PM
Out of work since he was impeached by Illinois lawmakers, Rod Blagojevich is taking his job search to TV's toughest boss -- Donald Trump. A person close to Blagojevich's team says the former Illinois governor will make an appearance on Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice" reality television show on NBC.
Full Story updated 10/9/2009 3:13 PM
Since being kicked out of office, Rod Blagojevich may have written a "tell-all" book and been on just about every talk show the cable TV spectrum offers, but one suburban lawmaker who helped oust the former governor says he's yet to hear anything that would make him question his vote.
Full Story published 10/9/2009 12:03 AM
An attorney for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich said Tuesday that former political fundraiser Christopher G. Kelly, who died in an apparent suicide two weeks ago, "will speak from the grave" at Blagojevich's fraud trial.
Full Story updated 9/22/2009 3:11 PM
The funeral for ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich's chief fundraiser has ended in southwest suburban Western Springs. Blagojevich, his wife and their two daughters attended the services for 51-year-old Christopher Kelly on Wednesday.
Full Story published 9/16/2009 1:01 PM
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- » Feds indict Blagojevich, 5 others
- » Emanuel was targeted for extortion
- » The legal challenges of past state officials
- » Proposed reforms linked to shakedown
- » Suburban lawmakers, officials react
- » The others facing charges
- » Blagojevich goes to Disney World
- » What should Blago say to his kids?
- » Quinn: I have to repair the damage
- » What the indictment alleges
- » Madigan: Indictment confirms distrust
- » Blagojevich statement on indictment
- » Collins: Where do you stand on corruption?
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- » Quinn: Time to 'fumigate state government'
- » Motorists cheer on Blago's sign cleansing
- » Elected on reform, defiant to the end
- » Blago farewell takes trappings of campaign
- » Ouster ends Quinn's low profile
- » Erasing all signs of former governor
- » Quinn promises a new style of leadership
- » Local lawmakers voted without reservations
- » Looking for signs on the tollway
- » Health care association favored Blagojevich
- » Mayors pin hopes on Quinn:
- » Blago grants clemency to 2 on last day
- » Highlights of Blagojevich's time in office
- » Illinoisans happy to see Blagojevich go
- » Blagojevich loses security detail
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- » Only 7 governors successfully impeached
- » Edward's Plainfield hospital denied again
- » So who's the next Lt. Gov.?
- » For those who don't know how to love him
- » Governor will finally speak to Senate
- » Blago's hair makes a statement on its own
- » As Blago falls, suburban lawmakers rise
- » Blagojevich's potential pension is $64,000
- » Gov. no media darling, just a menace
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- » House counsel to prosecute gov. trial
- » Blagojevich got $80K from road builders
- » Burris will be sworn in as U.S. Senator
- » Durbin says 'fluid' situation led to changes
- » Gov. to preside over Senate that will try him
- » Some GOP still pushing for special election
- » Kirk wants to keep fed money from Blago
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- » Blago case heads to court of public opinion
- » DuPage legislators: Governor must go
- » Inside gov.'s house: Talk of Mandela, MLK
- » Quinn attacks Blagojevich anew
- » Blagojevich back at work signing bills
- » Oak Brook doctor at center of Blago probe
- » Talk turns to persecuted leaders
- » Rostenkowski 'troubled' by Blagojevich
- » Sources: Emanuel not target of Blago probe
12/12/2008
- » AG asks high court to declare Blago unfit
- » Blagojevich still not leaving
- » Did Obama team have contact with Blago?
- » Report: Jackson Jr. backers met with Blago
- » Did you hear the one about the governor?
- » Giannoulias 'too busy' to think of Senate
- » Deputy governor is 'Senate Candidate 4'
- » AG promises to act soon against Blago
- » Obama calls Blago allegations 'appalling'
- » Ill. governor's chief of staff resigns
- » Jackson Jr. denies he was involved
- » Mayor: Gov stayed out of Hoffman deal
- » Rush wants 'transparent' process in pick
- » Sentencing for Rezko could be delayed
- » Feds subpoena Tribune in Blago probe
- » Thompson: Blago hurts Ryan's bid
- » State postpones $1.4 billion in borrowing
- » Blago 'upbeat' as resignation demands grow
12/11/2008
- » Quinn opposes special Senate election
- » What was Blagojevich thinking?
- » Tribune's Zell says FBI contacted him
- » Back to work, not to normal
- » For bid on eBay: Senate seat, slightly worn
- » Obama calls for Blagojevich to resign
- » Elvis guv's new tune is 'Jailhouse Rock'
- » Jackson: Did not 'promise anything' to gov
- » Why Blagojevich could remain in power
- » GOP eyeing Senate seat for comeback
- » Blago's arrest puts spotlight on his wife
- » Special election 'tax' could cost $31 million
- » Patti Blagojevich's family disputes reports
- » Pining for the days of Al Capone
- » Illinois needs to expand ethics reform
- » Will Rod's troubles add pressure on Patti?
- » Deputy governor resigns
12/10/2008
- » Blagojevich, aide arrested by FBI
- » Calls grow for gov. to quit, be kicked out
- » Bios of Blagojevich, Harris
- » Local Dems calls allegations 'horrendous'
- » Durbin: Special election for Senate seat
- » Governor still controls Senate pick
- » DuPage hospital CEO recalls 'shakedown'
- » Quinn says he's prepared for top post
- » Obama: I was 'unaware' of allegations
- » Lawmakers call special session
- » Schakowsky: I'm not referenced candidate
- » John Harris enters spotlights, reluctantly
- » Governor should resign immediately
- » Fitzgerald blows whistle on Trib extortion
- » Governor finds himself on unsavory list
- » Ex-Wrigley deal point man surprised
- » Blago joins 'governors in trouble' list
- » Indictment details lust for money
- » Excerpts from the criminal complaint
- » Blagojevich would have company in prison
- » Land of Lincoln sinking lower
- » Governor's arrest could hurt Ryan clemency
- » Jackson shocked by Blagojevich arrest
- » Edgar: Voters share blame for scandal
- » Did he really say that?
- » Small donors expected more of governor
- » Gov. sought funds for horse racing bill
- » Could charges spark GOP turnaround?
- » Arrest adds uncertainty to school funding
- » How feds say governor worked tollway
- » Rezko minor figure in Blagojevich charges
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