Politics of Illinois

In a surprising move, ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich decided he would not testify in his corruption trial. Rob Wildeboer, criminal justice reporter for Chicago Public Radio, believes this was a wise move on Blagojevich’s part.

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.

In a 59-0 vote, the Illinois State Senate ousted Governor Rod Blagojevich yesterday and barred him from holding public office in the state again. Though the former governor made a closing statement in his own defense, senators were unmoved.

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.

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested on charges including attempting to sell the senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. Political reporter for Chicago Public Radio, Ben Calhoun, joined John and Adaora from Chicago this morning.