Illinois' New Prison Record

Here's an interesting fact: With former Governor Rod Blagojevich headed for what's almost sure to be a long stay behind bars (his most important ally, Tony Rezko, just got a 10 1/2 year sentence ) Illinois will have the dubious distinction of being the first state in U.S. history to have two …

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Written by Eli Lehrer on Monday November 28, 2011

Blago's Back on the Stand

Dragged to trial by federal prosecutors (again) for allegedly attempting to sell Obama’s old Senate seat, Rod Blagojevich began presenting his defense Wednesday. Blago is back. Dragged to trial by federal prosecutors (again) for allegedly attempting to sell President Obama’s old Senate seat, Rod …

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Written by Jeb Golinkin on Wednesday May 25, 2011