Capitol Hill Drama as Burris Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Claim Senate Seat
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- January 6, 2009
Despite calling himself 'junior senator from Illinois,' Burris was not allowed to assume Obama's seat.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Roland Burris
By Debra Bell -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich named Roland Burris as Obama's replacement in the U.S. Senate.
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Blagojevich's Selection of Roland Burris May Be Hard to Undo
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- December 31, 2008
There are no allegations of wrongdoing on behalf of Burris, so would Democrats want to expel him?
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What Do You Think About Blagojevich Appointing Roland Burris to Barack Obama's Vacant Senate Seat?
Opinion
- December 31, 2008
The Illinois secretary of state doesn't like it one bit, and neither do Senate Democrats.
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Roland Burris, Rod Blagojevich: Illinois Politics Gets Weirder and Weirder
By Robert Schlesinger -
Robert Schlesinger
- December 30, 2008
Blago strikes back.
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Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Plans to Name Roland Burris to Replace Obama
Nation & World
- December 30, 2008
Blagojevich's plans set up a challenge with congressional leaders who say they will reject his pick.
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Should Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Be Impeached?
Opinion
- December 18, 2008
Either way, the Illinois Supreme Court refuses to hear the case.
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Impeachment Calls Grow as Disgraced Blagojevich Ignores Demands to Resign
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 15, 2008
Despite the Illinois governor's arrest on corruption charges, he went to work as usual today.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Rod Blagojevich
By Jennifer O'Shea -
Nation & World
- December 11, 2008
Federal authorities charged Blagojevich, the governor of Illinois, with corruption.
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Blagojevich Isn’t the First Illinois Politician to Go Down With Corruption Charges
By Bob Kemper -
Nation & World
- December 11, 2008
The Land of Lincoln has a past of political corruption.
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Rod Blagojevich, the Stupidest Governor in the Country, Puts Obama in a Bad Light
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- December 11, 2008
Blagojevich's corruption charges cast somewhat of a pall on Obama's transition.
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How Barack Obama Should Handle Rod Blagojevich
By Peter Roff -
Opinion
- December 11, 2008
Blagojevich illustrates a political lesson and also offers a chance, Peter Roff writes.
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Blagojevich Calls to Mind Clarence Darrow and Chicago Corruption
By John Aloysius Farrell -
John A. Farrell
- December 10, 2008
Putting Blagojevich's arrest in historical perspective
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Inside the Feds' War on Gang Violence
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- December 10, 2008
Law enforcement agencies are trying to get the most dangerous hit men and enforcers off the streets.
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5 Illinois Governors Charged With Corruption This Century
Opinion
- December 10, 2008
Land of Lincoln? Not so much.
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Hot Docs: Indictment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Corruption Charges
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Blagojevich is being charged with trying to sell Barack Obama's open Senate seat.
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Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich Arrested on Conspiracy Charges Related to Obama's Successor
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Blagojevich was taken into federal custody Tuesday on conspiracy charges.
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Missing Student Found Dead in Fraternity House
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- November 24, 2008
Illinois Institute of Technology sophomore had been missing for 8 days.
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5 States That Have Set Early-Voting Records
Opinion
- November 3, 2008
States across the country are shattering old early-voting records.
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Illinois Priest Accused of Selling Cocaine
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- September 15, 2008
Police arrest reverend after searching his office and residence, which are both on university property.
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California and Illinois Sue Countrywide
By Luke Mullins -
The Collar
- June 26, 2008
States file legal actions against the mortgage lender.
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Illinois Election: Very Bad News for GOP
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- March 10, 2008
Forget the Republican spin. There are no positives in the party's loss of former Speaker Hastert's seat in a fast-growing district.
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A Super Tuesday Guide
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- February 4, 2008
Here’s an hour-by-hour forecast for the initial returns on megaprimary night.
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Clinton Fights for Voters in Obama Territory
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- February 1, 2008
McCain gets a boost in Illinois after Giuliani drops out of the race.
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Peoria, Ill.: Caterpillar’s Exports Buoy City
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- January 31, 2008
Globalization plays in Peoria as the weak dollar brings benefits.
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