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Day one of former Illinois governor’s much-anticipated trial

Conflict & Justice

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich political corruption trial begins today. Politico.com’s Jonathan Allen and Chicago Public Radio’s Criminal Justice’s Rob Wildeboer discuss the local and national implications of this monumental trial.

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At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

Conflict & Justice
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Illinois police chief faces trial for torture

Conflict & Justice
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Takeouts: Chicago court grapples with classified information in Mumbai terror case, listeners respond

Conflict & Justice
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Blagojevich Back in the Headlines

Global Politics
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Buying a Senate Seat? More Questions for Sen. Burris

Global Politics

There’s yet another chapter in the tale of ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama. Rob Wildeboer is a reporter for Chicago Public Radio and he has been following the story closely.

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