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The Sporadically Honorable Gentleman From Illinois (or, "Mr. Burris Goes Out to Lunch")

Rick Horowitz | Posted 03.20.2009 | Politics


Rick Horowitz

"...and here you are, sir: hamburger, medium-rare, and fries. You're sure you don't want anything to drink?"

BLAGOJEVICH IMPEACHED: What Happens Now? (WATCH VOTE)

The Huffington Post | Posted 02.09.2009 | Chicago


In an unprecedented action, the Illinois House voted 114-0 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich Friday. Rep. Milton Patterson (D-Chicago) was the lone vote...

Impeachment Panel Orders Disclosure Of All Blagojevich Donors

Bloomberg | Joe Carroll | Posted 02.07.2009 | Chicago


A panel of Illinois lawmakers considering the impeachment of Governor Rod Blagojevich ordered his campaign committee to turn over the names of every d...

Blagojevich Previews Legal Defense Strategy

AP | JIM SUHR | Posted 01.19.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — A combative Gov. Rod Blagojevich served notice Friday that he has no intention of quitting over his corruption arrest, declaring: "I w...

Blagojevich Impeachment Panel Calling First Witnesses

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 01.18.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers could be forced to build their impeachment case against Gov. Rod Blagojevich on a raft of relatively smal...

Blagojevich To Taxpayers: Pay My Bill

Daily Herald | Joseph Ryan | Posted 01.17.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants taxpayers to pay for the high-profile defense lawyer he hired to represent him in state lawmakers impeachment...

Blagojevich Attorney Challenges Impeachment Panel

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 01.17.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday denied an effort to remove Gov. Rod Blagojevich, rejecting what could have been the ...

Illinois Speaker Madigan Discusses Blagojevich Scandal, Impeachment (WATCH)

The Huffington Post | Ben Goldberger | Posted 01.15.2009 | Chicago


UPDATE The resolution to create an impeachment committee passed the House unanimously, 113-0 --- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took the fi...