Illinois

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. more >>

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. more >>

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? more >>

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. more >>

Roland Burris, Rod Blagojevich: Illinois Politics Gets Weirder and Weirder

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - December 30, 2008

Blago strikes back. more >>

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. more >>

Should Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Be Impeached?

Opinion - December 18, 2008

Either way, the Illinois Supreme Court refuses to hear the case. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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 more >>

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. more >>

5 Illinois Governors Charged With Corruption This Century

Opinion - December 10, 2008

Land of Lincoln? Not so much. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

5 States That Have Set Early-Voting Records

Opinion - November 3, 2008

States across the country are shattering old early-voting records. more >>

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. more >>

California and Illinois Sue Countrywide

By Luke Mullins - The Collar - June 26, 2008

States file legal actions against the mortgage lender. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>

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. more >>