Blagojevich Impeachment

Blagojevich Scandal: Madigan, Quinn Discuss Senate Pick, Governor's Options (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.14.2009 | Chicago


Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn said Sunday that he should appoint a temporary Senator to fill Barack Obama's vacant seat before voters decide a longer-term replac...

Blagojevich Impeachment: Majority Of State House In Favor, Speaker Madigan Won't Commit

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney | Posted 01.13.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD -- House Speaker Michael Madigan turned heads last spring by admitting his staff had researched impeaching Gov. Blagojevich, then followed...

Blagojevich Back At Work, Signs Autism Bill

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago


Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has shown up for work every day since he was arrested on federal corruption charges Tuesday and signed a bill into law ...

Blagojevich Impeachment Calls Get Louder

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI and CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 01.12.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — Illinois plunged deeper into turmoil Friday over disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich as the attorney general asked the state's highest cour...

Blagojevich Impeachment Resolution: Illinois House Democrats Gather Support

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago


Four House Democrats this afternoon have begun circulating a letter among their colleagues gauging interest in having their names attached to an impea...

Illinois AG Madigan Threatens To Have Blagojevich Removed

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI and CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 01.11.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich kissed his wife, rode in his state SUV to the office and sat down at his desk Thursday in front of a bus...

Blagojevich's Sister-In-Law May Cast Impeachment Vote

Chicago Sun-Times | Carol Marin | Posted 01.10.2009 | Chicago


On Jan. 14, Deborah Mell will be sworn in as the new state representative from the district her brother-in-law once represented. She could be called u...

Attorney General May Prompt Court To Remove Blagojevich If He Doesn't Resign

Chicago Sun-Times | Dave McKinney and Mark J. Konkol | Posted 01.10.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD -- If Gov. Blagojevich refuses to relinquish power and avoids impeachment, Attorney General Lisa Madigan is prepared to force his hand, ai...

Blagojevich Says Rezko 'Should Tell The Truth'

Posted 11.07.2008 | Chicago


Gov. Blagojevich responded to questions about his involvement with indicted fundraiser and potential federal witness Tony Rezko Tuesday: Governor Ro...