US President Donald Trump said he was concerned about corruption in Ukraine when he withheld aid last year. But his interference in Justice Department matters post-impeachment are eroding US institutional norms — and playing into Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand.
In a surprising move, ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich decided he would not testify in his corruption trial. Rob Wildeboer, criminal justice reporter for Chicago Public Radio, believes this was a wise move on Blagojevich's part.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich political corruption trial begins today. Politico.com's Jonathan Allen and Chicago Public Radio's Criminal Justice's Rob Wildeboer discuss the local and national implications of this monumental trial.
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's former chief of staff, John Harris, has plead guilty to fraud charges in a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago. For more The Takeaway turns to Rob Wildeboer for WBEZ in Chicago.
There's yet another chapter in the tale of ousted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich and the Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama. Rob Wildeboer is a reporter for Chicago Public Radio and he has been following the story closely.
Senator Roland Burris is promising to fully cooperate with a new investigation into his contacts with the administration of now-ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich. But while he may be talking to investigators, he says he'll no longer be talking to reporters.
Rod Blagojevich was impeached yesterday. So, when you're a very recently out of work, 52-year old ex-governor with nice hair, but not much political capital, how do you begin your job search? Guest: Hank Sheinkopf, President of Sheinkopf Communications
In a 59-0 vote, the Illinois State Senate ousted Governor Rod Blagojevich yesterday and barred him from holding public office in the state again. Though the former governor made a closing statement in his own defense, senators were unmoved.
Things aren't looking good for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, whose impeachment trial starts today. Amanda Vinicky, reporter for Illinois Public Radio, joins Adaora and Katherine with a look at the Governor's future.
There's never a dull moment in Illinois State Politics. Today, Governor Rod Blagojevich will preside over the swearing in of the very same state senators that will later this month decide whether or not to remove him from office.
The U.S. Senate's rejection of Roland Burris is the latest chapter in a saga ripped straight from the complicated playbook of Chicago politics. Burris was appointed by Rod Blagojevich.