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Affiliation | Democratic |
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Name | Rod Blagojevich |
Address | Ravenswood Chicago, Illinois , United States |
Email | None |
Website | [Link] |
Born |
December 10, 1956
(67 years)
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Contributor | Classical Liberal |
Last Modifed | Juan Croniqueur Feb 13, 2024 09:12pm |
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Caucasian - Married - Convicted - Impeached - Imprisoned - Removed From Office - Eastern Orthodox - Straight -
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Info | Rod R. Blagojevich
Rod R. Blagojevich was sworn in to serve a second term as the 40th Governor of Illinois on January 8, 2007.
As Illinois' chief executive officer, Gov. Blagojevich is working aggressively to create jobs, build stronger communities, provide Illinois families the tools they need to improve their lives, and restore the people's confidence in state government.
Gov. Blagojevich's top priority is ensuring access to quality healthcare for everyone in Illinois. That is why Gov. Blagojevich proposed a historic and comprehensive plan to give every Illinoisan access to affordable and quality health coverage. While the Governor’s “All Kids” plan, which took effect last year, extended coverage to all children in the state, approximately 1.4 million adults in Illinois are currently uninsured. The Governor’s plan will provide affordable coverage to the uninsured and will also help many middle-income families and small businesses that are currently enrolled in health insurance plans save thousands a year on healthcare costs. The plan will also reform the existing healthcare system to improve quality and require more accountability.
Providing safe and affordable prescription drug medication is also an important initiative of the Governor. In fact, Gov. Blagojevich has been a leading advocate for providing Americans access to safe and affordable prescription drugs from Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as expanding their healthcare coverage. Gov. Blagojevich created the Illinois Cares Rx Program to make sure no seniors fell through the gap when the new Medicare drug benefit went into effect on January 1, 2006. The new “wrap around coverage” provided to Illinois seniors and persons with disabilities helps cover the increased costs of the Medicare program, including premium costs, coinsurance, coverage during the “donut”, and the deductible.
Additionally, the Governor is committed to improving the quality of education in Illinois. During his first four years in office, Gov. Blagojevich dedicated $3.8 billion of new funding into Illinois schools. This represents more new money invested in education than any other state in the Midwest, more than 43 other states in the nation, and more than any administration in one term in Illinois history. In addition to new PreK-12 education funding, last year’s budget also funds new initiatives proposed by the Governor, including universal preschool, a pilot program to reduce class sizes in kindergarten through 3rd grade, and a grant program for families struggling to afford the high costs of college.
Prior to his election, Gov. Blagojevich was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney. During his tenure, he prosecuted domestic abuse cases and felony weapons charges, which made him a strong advocate for tougher sentencing laws when he was elected to the General Assembly in 1992.
In 1996, he was elected to represent Illinois' 5th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. While a congressman, he secured funding for after-school tutoring programs and distinguished himself as an advocate for education. He was also a leader in the fight to establish a Patients' Bill of Rights, to assure prompt access to mammograms, and to require higher safety and care standards at nursing homes.
Gov. Blagojevich was born December 10, 1956, on the Northwest side of Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1979 and earned his law degree from Pepperdine School of Law in 1983. He and his wife, Patti, have two daughters, 10-year-old Amy and 4-year-old Annie.
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Feb 18, 2020 11:50am |
News |
Trump says he's commuted the sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
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RP |
May 31, 2018 12:25pm |
Speculative |
Trump floats Martha Stewart pardon, Rod Blagojevich commutation
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RP |
Jul 21, 2015 10:50pm |
Legal Ruling |
Rod Blagojevich convictions vacated on 5 counts; Not eligible for release during re-trial
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RP |
Sep 07, 2012 04:00pm |
Blog Entry |
How the Will County State’s Attorney, the General Assembly and Rod Blagojevich almost botched the Drew Peterson case
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COSDem |
Mar 15, 2012 05:00pm |
Opinion |
Not all of Blagojevich's missteps were criminal, some were just stupid
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Article |
Imperator |
Mar 15, 2012 11:00am |
Amusing |
Tips for Blago in prison
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Article |
RBH |
Mar 14, 2012 05:15pm |
General |
Blagojevich On Going To Prison: ‘Hardest Thing That I’ve Ever Had To Do’
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Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 07, 2011 01:00pm |
Legal Ruling |
Judge gives Blagojevich 14 years: 'When governor goes bad, fabric of Illinois is torn'
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COSDem |
Jun 28, 2011 01:00pm |
General |
Morning Joe Crew Decries Blago Convictions: A 'Miscarriage of Justice
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COSDem |
Jun 27, 2011 02:00pm |
Scandal |
Blagojevich guilty [on 17 counts]
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COSDem |
Jun 27, 2011 12:00pm |
Announcement |
Jury agrees on 18 counts in Blagojevich trial
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Brandonius Maximus |
Jan 14, 2011 04:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich rips tax hike: ‘I hate the fact I was right about this’
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Scott³ |
Aug 21, 2010 05:40pm |
News |
Ex-Gov. Blagojevich appears at Chicago Comic Con
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Homegrown Democrat |
Aug 18, 2010 10:00pm |
News |
[Blagojevich] Jury was close to conviction on another count
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Homegrown Democrat |
Aug 18, 2010 05:00pm |
General |
Blagojevich Retrial Would Give Illinois Taxpayers a Massive Bill
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Jason |
Aug 17, 2010 04:00pm |
General |
Verdict Reached in Rod Blagojevich Corruption Trial: 4:15pm cst expected reading of verdict
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COSDem |
Aug 17, 2010 04:00pm |
General |
Blago guilty on only one count: Lying to the FBI; Mistrial declared on other 23 counts
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 16, 2010 08:50pm |
Idiocy |
The People Don't Hate Blagojevich
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 16, 2010 08:00pm |
Profile |
Rod and Rosty: Two very different pols
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 11, 2010 04:45pm |
News |
Blagojevich jurors suggest they may be deadlocked
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ev |
Jul 28, 2010 02:00pm |
General |
Blagojevich Case goes to jury
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COSDem |
Jul 22, 2010 05:00pm |
Humor |
Judge wants closings in one day; raps Blago lawyer for ‘repetition’
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 21, 2010 06:00pm |
General |
Blago: Prosecutors 'proved my innocence'
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COSDem |
Jul 13, 2010 06:00pm |
General |
Prosecution rests in Blagojevich corruption trial
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 08, 2010 10:00pm |
Amusing |
Aide: Blago hid in bathroom from budget director
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COSDem |
Jul 03, 2010 06:00pm |
General |
Blagojevich trial moving at lightning speed -- government may rest in 2 weeks
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COSDem |
Jun 08, 2010 03:00pm |
Legal Ruling |
Judge to Blago: No Twitter in the court
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Article |
RP |
Jun 01, 2010 04:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Joe Sestak, Andrew Romanoff, Rod Blagojevich
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Scott³ |
Apr 21, 2010 01:00am |
Statement |
Blagojevich calls prosecutors 'cowards and liars'
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Jason |
Mar 14, 2010 03:00pm |
Interview |
Blagojevich: Obama Missed Key Opportunity for Agenda
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Jason |
Jan 27, 2010 06:10pm |
General |
Where's Blago? Former gov the only Illinois leader without an official portrait
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Jason |
Jan 11, 2010 12:00am |
Idiocy |
Blagojevich: 'I'm Blacker Than Barack Obama'
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RBH |
Oct 08, 2009 12:00pm |
Announcement |
Donald Trump, meet Rod Blagojevich. Ex-Gov. to go on Celebrity Apprentice
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COSDem |
Sep 12, 2009 09:50pm |
Scandal |
Christopher Kelly, key figure in Blagojevich corruption probe, is dead
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 31, 2009 09:00am |
General |
Blago's book of blame
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Monsieur |
Aug 09, 2009 06:55pm |
General |
Can't get enough of Rod Blagojevich?
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Homegrown Democrat |
Jun 04, 2009 02:00am |
News |
Ex-Ill. gov.: I'm 'Mr. Mom' in wife's TV absence
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ev |
Apr 21, 2009 12:00pm |
Amusing |
Judge Rules That Blago May Not Leave Country To Be On Reality Show
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ArmyDem |
Apr 14, 2009 08:00pm |
Idiocy |
Report: Blagojevich seeking reality TV show
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RP |
Apr 02, 2009 05:00pm |
General |
Blagojevich indicted on federal corruption charges
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DFWDem |
Mar 02, 2009 11:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich Signs Deal to Write ‘The Governor’
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ArmyDem |
Feb 11, 2009 04:00pm |
Review |
Blagojevich is the hair apparent in Second City's 'Superstar'
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RP |
Feb 04, 2009 09:00am |
News |
Letterman on Blago: "Oh, This Guy is Guilty"
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Article |
Gerald Farinas |
Feb 03, 2009 07:40am |
News |
Ex-Illinois governor calls removal a ‘hijacking’
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ev |
Feb 02, 2009 05:20pm |
Blog Entry |
Blagojevich's Natural Next Move: Wrestling
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Barack O-blame-a |
Jan 29, 2009 04:45pm |
News |
Blagojevich ousted as governor
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COSDem |
Jan 25, 2009 02:25pm |
News |
Blagojevich in NBC interview compares himself to Gandhi, King and Mandela
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Servo |
Jan 24, 2009 07:00pm |
Idiocy |
Blagojevich hires Drew Peterson's PR firm
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RBH |
Jan 24, 2009 06:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Blago’s Head Attorney Quits, Because Client Is Insane
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Homegrown Democrat |
Jan 23, 2009 04:00pm |
News |
Ill. gov tells AP that strain is like Pearl Harbor
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Servo |
Jan 23, 2009 03:00pm |
General |
Blagojevich: I'm the victim of plot to raise taxes
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DFWDem |
Jan 14, 2009 04:00pm |
News |
New Illinois House Votes to Impeach Governor
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RBH |
Jan 09, 2009 09:00am |
Scandal |
Blagojevich Impeached
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COSDem |
Jan 08, 2009 07:00pm |
General |
Impeachment of Governor Blagojevich sent to full House floor for vote
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COSDem |
Jan 08, 2009 10:35am |
News |
Illinois House Panel urges impeachment of Blagojevich
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COSDem |
Jan 02, 2009 09:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich loses classified security access
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COSDem |
Jan 02, 2009 03:35pm |
News |
Madigan: Possible impeachment vote next week
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COSDem |
Jan 02, 2009 01:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Memo from Madigan to IL House Members on Impeachment
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COSDem |
Jan 01, 2009 02:40am |
News |
Extension sought in Blagojevich case
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RBH |
Dec 28, 2008 09:00pm |
News |
Lt. Gov.: Blago impeached by Feb.
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Monsieur |
Dec 28, 2008 05:00am |
Scandal |
Reform Law Might Have Aided Blagojevich Scheme
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Jason |
Dec 26, 2008 01:00pm |
News |
Gov's lawyer asks panel to subpoena Obama staff
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karin1492 |
Dec 23, 2008 07:55pm |
News |
No Improper Contact With Governor, Says Obama Report
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Monsieur |
Dec 22, 2008 12:00pm |
Report |
Obama Report On Blago Contacts Out Tomorrow
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J.R. |
Dec 19, 2008 01:45pm |
Speech |
Blago: I am not a crook
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RP |
Dec 15, 2008 02:00pm |
Scandal |
Impeachment panel formed in Illinois governor case
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COSDem |
Dec 15, 2008 02:00pm |
Investigation |
Full Text of HR1650 [Rod R. Blagojevich Impeachment Resolution]
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COSDem |
Dec 14, 2008 10:00am |
News |
Resignation Is Rumored; Response Is a Firm ‘No’
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TX DEM |
Dec 13, 2008 09:25pm |
News |
Rat sign vanishes from Blagojevich's alley
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 13, 2008 08:00pm |
News |
Disgraced Illinois governor weighs legal options
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Monsieur |
Dec 13, 2008 12:00am |
News |
Blagojevich and Union Have Longstanding Ties
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Jason |
Dec 12, 2008 05:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich says he'll address constituents at 'appropriate time'
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COSDem |
Dec 12, 2008 12:00pm |
Editorial |
Obama Worked to Distance Self From Blagojevich Early On
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RP |
Dec 12, 2008 11:00am |
Opinion |
Why Blagojevich Might Be Acquitted
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Craverguy |
Dec 12, 2008 10:00am |
News |
Madigan to court: Declare Blagojevich unfit
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COSDem |
Dec 11, 2008 07:00pm |
Commentary |
Let's vote! Name the scandal
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 11, 2008 07:00pm |
News |
U.S. Senate may not have power to stop a Blagojevich nominee
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 11, 2008 07:00pm |
News |
Holy Bleep! Blagojevich inspires "Dirty Governor" cocktail
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 11, 2008 07:00pm |
News |
National Dem chairman Dean tells Blagojevich to step down
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 11, 2008 04:00pm |
News |
State House Dems gathering sponsors for Blagojevich impeachment
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COSDem |
Dec 11, 2008 04:00pm |
Blog Entry |
Louanna Peters identified as SC-4
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COSDem |
Dec 11, 2008 03:00pm |
News |
Illinois attorney general threatens to have court remove Blagojevich
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Monsieur |
Dec 11, 2008 03:00pm |
News |
IL Gov "Upbeat" as Resignation Demands Multiply
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DFWDem |
Dec 11, 2008 01:00pm |
Poll |
84% of Illinois Voters Say Blagojevich Should Resign
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Monsieur |
Dec 11, 2008 01:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich Considering Resignation: Sources
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 10, 2008 10:15pm |
News |
Senate Dems Urge Ill. Gov Not to Make Appointment
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 10, 2008 10:00pm |
Video |
Mental Health Professionals Weigh in on Blagojevich
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Gerald Farinas |
Dec 10, 2008 02:00pm |
Amusing |
Blago- A root that just won’t quit
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Article |
New Jerusalem |
Dec 10, 2008 01:00pm |
News |
Illinois Deputy Governor Resigns
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 10, 2008 11:25am |
Announcement |
Obama calls for Illinois governor to resign
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 10, 2008 02:00am |
News |
[Lisa] Madigan may take Blagojevich to high court
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Article |
Homegrown Democrat |
Dec 09, 2008 04:00pm |
News |
RNC: Obama's statement on Blagojevich 'insufficient'
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COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 03:45pm |
News |
Attorney: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning
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COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 03:40pm |
News |
Schakowsky to Blagojevich: Resign or be impeached.
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COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 03:00pm |
Blog Entry |
MADIGAN: HOUSE TO CONVENE MONDAY ON SENATE ELECTION BILL - MJM “PREPARED TO DISCUSS” IMPEACHMENT
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COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 02:00pm |
News |
Blagojevich free on $4,500 bail after arrest
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Article |
Qbanito |
Dec 09, 2008 10:35am |
General |
Fitzgerald: 'Political corruption crime spree' would 'make Lincoln roll over in his grave'
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Article |
Monsieur |
Dec 09, 2008 10:00am |
Blog Entry |
Blago Indictment: Who Is Senate Candidate 5?
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 10:00am |
News |
Blago calls Obama "motherf---er"
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Article |
Monsieur |
Dec 09, 2008 08:00am |
Scandal |
Details Of Complaint Against Blagojevich
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Article |
COSDem |
Dec 09, 2008 07:00am |
News |
Source: Feds take Gov. Blagojevich into custody
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 12, 2008 06:00pm |
General |
As He Picks Obama Successor, All Eyes on Governor [Blagojevich]
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Article |
Monsieur |
Oct 25, 2008 02:00pm |
General |
Gov. Rod Blagojevich loves you, even if you don't love him back
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Article |
Monsieur |
Jun 11, 2008 12:00pm |
News |
Memo outlines Illinois gov's potential impeachment
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Article |
karin1492 |
Mar 02, 2008 08:00am |
News |
Trial knocks on governor's door
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Article |
Imperator |
Feb 26, 2008 07:00pm |
Legal Ruling |
Judge reveals Blagojevich is 'Public Official A'
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Article |
Imperator |
Nov 12, 2007 08:00am |
Poll |
Most would recall [IL] governor if they could, but they can't
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Nov 02, 2007 04:00pm |
News |
IL Lt. Gov. favors Recall Bill
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Article |
Chronicler |
Aug 05, 2007 09:00am |
General |
Governor searches for exit, friends
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Article |
Imperator |
Jul 11, 2007 01:00am |
News |
Thorny questions distract [IL] governor
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Jul 05, 2007 08:00pm |
News |
Governor snubs Madigan: He won't testify before full House
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Article |
Imperator |
Oct 27, 2006 12:40pm |
Scandal |
Governor [Blagojevich]'s wife's deals questioned
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Article |
Guy |
Oct 25, 2006 09:00am |
Profile |
Pulling No Punches
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Article |
Imperator |
Oct 11, 2006 06:25pm |
News |
Fund-raiser for Illinois gov. charged in two schemes
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Article |
RP |
Oct 05, 2006 08:00pm |
News |
Ill. gov. questioned over $1,500 check
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Article |
None Entered |
Jun 30, 2006 09:00pm |
News |
Feds probing Illinois gov. office hiring
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Article |
Guy |
Jun 29, 2006 12:00am |
Editorial |
Gov. Rod Ryan
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Article |
Guy |
May 10, 2006 02:00pm |
Amusing |
Blagojevich likes anti-Blagojevich shirt
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Article |
COSDem |
Mar 30, 2006 02:30pm |
News |
Controversial appointee chastises Illinois governor
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Article |
PragCon 3.0 |
Mar 03, 2006 09:00pm |
News |
Ill. Governor Stumped by Hate Crimes Panel
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Article |
PragCon 3.0 |
Feb 24, 2006 12:00pm |
News |
Farrakhan adviser on gov's hate crime panel [Blagojevich]
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Servo |
Feb 09, 2006 02:30pm |
News |
Lobbyist's connections to [IL] governor [Blagojevich] drawing criticism
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Article |
Guy |
Oct 16, 2005 09:00pm |
Poll |
Tribune / WGN-TV Poll Shows [IL Gov] Blagojevich Continues to Battle Low Job Approval Rating
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Article |
ArmyDem |
Sep 17, 2005 07:45am |
News |
Taxpayers To Pick Up Tab For IL Governor's Driveway
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Article |
COSDem |
May 23, 2005 06:20pm |
News |
Audit commission chairman calls for review of state aircraft use
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Article |
None Entered |
May 16, 2005 09:55pm |
General |
Source: Illinois Governor, campaign donors subpoenaed
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Article |
COSDem |
May 14, 2005 12:00pm |
Poll |
[IL] Governor's ratings tank
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Article |
ArmyDem |
May 12, 2005 12:00am |
Editorial |
The dark cloud over Gov. Sunshine
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Article |
Imperator |
May 06, 2005 12:00am |
Oops |
Briefly, the 'G' was silent
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Article |
None Entered |
Apr 22, 2005 12:00am |
News |
New hire in governor's office niece of ex-Daley aide
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Article |
None Entered |
Apr 21, 2005 04:00pm |
News |
Durbin, Governor Take Heat on Flubs: It's a double dose of foot-mouth disease
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Article |
Imperator |
Apr 14, 2005 04:00pm |
General |
Mell says IL governor picking on him
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Article |
COSDem |
Mar 30, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Blagojevich nominee also 1 of his donors
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Article |
None Entered |
Mar 09, 2005 11:00pm |
Statement |
Madigan: Gov should return campaign money
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 20, 2005 12:00am |
Profile |
In Chicago, a political house divided
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 12, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Critics say insurance ad resembles endorsement
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 08, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Some criticize DNR hiring of senator's daughter
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 03, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Officials battling to learn details of $250 million state contract
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 02, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Blagojevich orders limiting the number of sex offenders per ZIP code
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Article |
None Entered |
Feb 01, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Blagojevich building huge war chest
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Article |
None Entered |
Jan 20, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Charge against governor's fund-raiser is recanted
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Article |
None Entered |
Jan 14, 2005 12:00am |
General |
[Blagojevich-Mell] Feud sparks 2nd probe
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Article |
RP |
Jan 09, 2005 12:00am |
News |
Mell Laments His Feud with [Blagojevich] Went Public
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Article |
User #23 |
Oct 25, 2004 12:00am |
General |
Illinois Governor Seeks Vaccine Abroad
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 25, 2004 12:00am |
Poll |
Poll: Blagojevich's approval rating up
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 17, 2004 12:00am |
General |
[IL] State defying feds, importing drugs
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Article |
RP |
Jun 05, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Illinois governor clashes with his own party
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Article |
PragCon 3.0 |
May 28, 2004 12:00am |
News |
Blagojevich's popularity with voters plummets
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Article |
Some say... |
Mar 28, 2004 12:00am |
General |
Gov [Blagojevich] to lower age to get gun permits solo
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Article |
COSDem |
Feb 03, 2004 12:00am |
General |
Blagojevich coffers already loaded
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Article |
COSDem |
Jan 05, 2004 12:00am |
Poll |
After first year in office, Blagojevich gets good marks
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Article |
COSDem |
Oct 27, 2003 12:00am |
General |
Ill. study finds drug savings
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Article |
COSDem |
Aug 15, 2003 12:00am |
Commentary |
Rich Miller's Weekly Column
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Article |
None Entered |
Aug 13, 2003 12:00am |
Opinion |
Governor's actions are backing up his campaign talk
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Article |
COSDem |
Jul 27, 2003 12:00am |
General |
When the governor is also the guy next door
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Article |
COSDem |
Jun 19, 2003 12:00am |
Opinion |
Cards always seem to fall right for our new governor
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Article |
COSDem |
Apr 22, 2003 03:18pm |
General |
Blagojevich: Governor's job no sweat
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Article |
COSDem |
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