Rod Blagojevich controversies

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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.

American politics and corruption

Global Politics

Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption

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At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

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.

The World

Illinois Senate impeaches Blagojevich

Global Politics

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.

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Blagojevich impeachment trial gets underway

Global Politics

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.

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Only in Illinois: Blagojevich swears in State Senate

Global Politics

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.

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Mr. Burris goes to Washington

Global Politics

Roland Burris, the would-be or could-be junior Senator from Illinois, makes his Washington, D.C. debut today. For a preview of this power struggle on the Hill we turn to Clarence Page, a syndicated columnist for the Chicago Tribune.