Roland Burris Investigation

Roland Burris Still Under Senate Investigation

Chicago Sun-Times | NATASHA KORECKI | Posted 10.10.2009 | Chicago


U.S. Sen. Roland Burris might be a lame duck, but the Senate's ethics committee isn't letting him out of its sights. ...

ROLAND BURRIS WON'T FACE PERJURY CHARGES

AP | JOHN O'CONNOR | Posted 07.20.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Sen. Roland Burris won't face a perjury charge over statements he made to state lawmakers investigating how he got his ...

Senate Ethics Probe Seeking Answers From Burris

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 07.13.2009 | Chicago


The Senate Ethics Committee probe of Sen. Roland Burris is moving to its next phase, seeking information from Burris himself, after having interviewed...

John Ruff, Roland Burris' Colleague Turned Accuser, Dies In Car Crash At 42

Chicago Sun-Times | DAVE MCKINNEY | Posted 07.10.2009 | Chicago


A key figure in the perjury investigation of U.S. Sen. Roland Burris died in an automobile accident Monday, authorities in far west-suburban Kendall C...

Washington Post Calls For Burris' Resignation

The Washington Post | Posted 07.09.2009 | Chicago


WE DON'T know where to begin with the latest mess that has ensnared Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-Ill.). No, "ensnared" isn't the right word. That would im...

Burris: Blame Impeachment Panel For Bad Questions, Not Me

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 06.28.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — U.S. Sen. Roland Burris said Thursday that he did not mislead lawmakers investigating his Senate appointment because they fa...

Transcript Vindicates Burris

Jeff Norman | Posted 06.28.2009 | Politics


Jeff Norman

The media continues to exaggerate evidence of malfeasance on the part of Roland Burris.

Burris Blacked Out Media Because He Was Being 'Too Truthful': Aide

AP | Rupa Shenoy | Posted 05.21.2009 | Chicago


Chicago (AP)- Aides at U.S. Senator Roland Burris' first fundraiser since being appointed by former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich wore new blue button...

Roland Burris Holds First Fundraiser As Senator

AP | Posted 05.20.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is returning to fundraising for the first time since his appointment by now-ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Aides say ...

Roland Burris Has $845 In Campaign Cash, $111,032 In Debts

Associated Press | Posted 05.17.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO - U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is planning his first fundraiser since his appointment by the now indicted former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. A financial...

Burris Subpoenaed By Funeral Directors

AP | Posted 05.12.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A group of funeral directors who say they have lost millions of dollars from mismanagement of a pre-need funeral trust fund have f...

Burris Says Legal Bills Now At $500,000

Associated Press | Posted 05.10.2009 | Chicago


EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) -- U.S. Sen. Roland Burris says he's rung up $500,000 in legal expenses tied to investigations surrounding his appointment by ...

Burris Promises To Cooperate With Perjury Investigation

AP | JIM SUHR | Posted 05.09.2009 | Chicago


GRANITE CITY, Ill. — Flashing his easy smile and wearing a power suit, U.S. Sen. Roland Burris signed autographs and shook hands after helping b...

Burris On The Road, Touring Southern Illinois

AP | Posted 05.07.2009 | Chicago


U.S. Sen. Roland Burris is embarking on a three-day tour of southern Illinois to discuss the national recession's impact on the region. Burris is sch...

Burris Yet To Release Promised Memo Clearing Him Of Perjury

ProPublica | Ben Protess | Posted 04.28.2009 | Chicago


Sen. Roland Burris (D-IL) claims he has proof he never made an inconsistent statement about his appointment to the Senate, only he can't show it to yo...

Former Burris Aide Questioned In Senator's Perjury Investigation

Chicago Sun-Times | DAVE MCKINNEY | Posted 04.24.2009 | Chicago


The Downstate perjury probe into Sen. Roland Burris has widened to include a former aide who raised questions about a possible quid pro quo between Bu...

GOP Calls Chances 'Good' To Win Illinois Senate Seat In 2010

AP | DEANNA BELLANDI | Posted 04.23.2009 | Chicago


Illinois is dominated by Democrats, but national Republicans see a chance to take away Sen. Roland Burris' seat because disgraced former Gov. Rod Blag...

Burris Seeks Permission For Legal Defense Fund

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 04.19.2009 | Chicago


WASHINGTON--Embattled Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) is asking the Senate Select Committee on Ethics for permission to open a legal expense fund, I've le...

Feds Questioning Alderman Mell's Paid Work For Blair Hull's 2004 Senate Bid Done Through Burris Associate

Chicago Sun-Times | CHRIS FUSCO, DAVE MCKINNEY, TIM NOVAK AND NATASHA KORECKI | Posted 04.09.2009 | Chicago


It was widely known that former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's father-in-law, Ald. Richard Mell (33rd), was supporting wealthy businessman Blair Hull in the U...

Prosecutor Wants Any Burris Tapes From Feds For Perjury Investigation

AP | MIKE ROBINSON | Posted 04.06.2009 | Chicago


CHICAGO — A county prosecutor exploring the possibility of perjury charges against U.S. Sen. Roland Burris has asked federal officials for FBI t...

Burris Still Has Senate Clout, Despite Furor

AP | CHRISTOPHER WILLS | Posted 03.29.2009 | Chicago


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Despite the furor surrounding Sen. Roland Burris, experts say Illinois is unlikely to suffer much from having a senator who'...

Burris Gets Support From Senate Republicans

The Hill | J. Taylor Rushing | Posted 03.28.2009 | Chicago


Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) said Burris should stay where he is. "He came nominated by a governor who was in office, he came with the paperwork, the S...

Burris Won't Resign Or Seek Second Term As Durbin Meeting Looms Tuesday: Sun-Times

Chicago Sun-Times | Lynn Sweet | Posted 03.27.2009 | Chicago


WASHINGTON--Embattled Sen. Roland Burris (D-Ill.) meets with Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on Tuesday afternoon. Burris understands that he needs to try t...

For Burris, It's Hail Mary Time

James Warren | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics


James Warren

It's time for an A-Rod-like press conference but with some substantive answers and a set of assurances about Burris' political future.

Secretary of Commerce Roland W. Burris

Carol Felsenthal | Posted 03.24.2009 | Chicago


Carol Felsenthal

A political strategist described the Commerce Secretary as, in essence, a deal maker. Burris apparently tried to make a deal to get that senate seat. Perhaps he could try to make a few more deals on the public's behalf.