Governor of Illinois

Rod Blagojevich was impeached yesterday. So, when you’re a very recently out of work, 52-year old ex-governor with nice hair, but not much political capital, how do you begin your job search? Guest: Hank Sheinkopf, President of Sheinkopf Communications

Things aren’t looking good for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, whose impeachment trial starts today. Amanda Vinicky, reporter for Illinois Public Radio, joins Adaora and Katherine with a look at the Governor’s future.

There’s never a dull moment in Illinois State Politics. Today, Governor Rod Blagojevich will preside over the swearing in of the very same state senators that will later this month decide whether or not to remove him from office.

Ed Genson defended R. Kelly and Conrad Black, not to mention countless mobsters and disgraced pols

The lengthy criminal complaint against Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich of Illinois has three sections. James Jacobs, director of the Center for Research in Crime and Justice, explores the story with The Takeaway.