Rod Blagojevich

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Trump's hypocrisy on corruption is just what Putin wants

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.

Trump's hypocrisy on corruption is just what Putin wants
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Bloomberg to debate, Erdoğan threatens Idlib operation and what’s up with Trump and the DOJ

Bloomberg to debate, Erdoğan threatens Idlib operation and what’s up with Trump and the DOJ

The Rise and Fall of Jesse Jackson, Jr.

The Rise and Fall of Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Comprehensive government accountability investigation finds pervasive corruption risk

Comprehensive government accountability investigation finds pervasive corruption risk

Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption

Chicago Jury Convicts Blagojevich of Corruption
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At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify

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.

At last minute, Blagojevich decides not to testify
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Day one of former Illinois governor's much-anticipated trial

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.

Day one of former Illinois governor's much-anticipated trial
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Blagojevich Back in the Headlines

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.

Blagojevich Back in the Headlines
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Buying a Senate Seat? More Questions for Sen. Burris

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.

Buying a Senate Seat? More Questions for Sen. Burris
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Roland Burris fights for his rights to remain a Senator

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.

Roland Burris fights for his rights to remain a Senator
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What's next for Rod Blagojevich? Job hunt.

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

What's next for Rod Blagojevich? Job hunt.
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Illinois Senate impeaches Blagojevich

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.

Illinois Senate impeaches Blagojevich
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Blagojevich impeachment trial gets underway

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.

Blagojevich impeachment trial gets underway
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Only in Illinois: Blagojevich swears in State Senate

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.

Only in Illinois: Blagojevich swears in State Senate
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Rumble in the capitol: Roland Burris fights to be seated

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.

Rumble in the capitol: Roland Burris fights to be seated