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    Oct 19, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Producer sets stage for details of shakedown in Cellini case

    Springfield power broker William Cellini and Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg, a Chicago real estate mogul who made it big in Hollywood, often crossed paths and shared much in common over the years, including deep political ties and a powerful reach that earned them both lucrative state business deals.
    Springfield power broker William Cellini and Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg, a Chicago real estate mogul who made it big in Hollywood, often crossed paths and shared much in common over the years, including deep political ties and a powerful reach...

    Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Democratic Party, Republican Party, Chicago Mayor, Finance

    2. Oct 21, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Hollywood producer testifies of being strong-armed for campaign contribution

    When his multimillion-dollar deal at the Illinois teacher pension board suddenly stalled in Springfield seven years ago, Hollywood producer Thomas Rosenberg turned to an old friend for help. William Cellini, a Springfield power broker whom Rosenberg knew...

    Tags: Pension and Welfare, Academy Awards, Career and Workplace, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Muhammad Ali

    3. Oct 21, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Lawyer: Powerbroker William Cellini won't testify in own defense

    Springfield power broker William Cellini will not testify at his federal trial after all.
    Tribune reporter
    Springfield power broker William Cellini will not testify at his federal trial after all. Cellini’s lawyer, Dan Webb, had raised the possibility that Cellini would take the witness stand. But this afternoon Webb told U.S. District Judge James Zagel...

    Tags: Pension and Welfare, Academy Awards, Career and Workplace, Witnesses, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers

    4. Jul 2, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Blagojevich struggled with credibility long before his conviction

    As a candidate and as governor, Rod Blagojevich loved to toss around the word "corrupt" as he heaped scorn on the business-as-usual nature of Illinois politics. So his reaction to the 2006 conviction of his predecessor, George Ryan, was totally in character.
    As a candidate and as governor, Rod Blagojevich loved to toss around the word "corrupt" as he heaped scorn on the business-as-usual nature of Illinois politics. So his reaction to the 2006 conviction of his predecessor, George Ryan, was totally in...

    Tags: U.S. Supreme Court, Republican Party, Jesse White, Otto Kerner, College Sports

    5. Jun 9, 2011 |Story| Chicago Breaking News

  5. Blagojevich jury begins deliberations Friday

    The fate of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in the hands of a federal jury at his corruption retrial.
    Tribune reporters
    The fate of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is in the hands of a federal jury at his corruption retrial. U. S. District Court Judge James Zagel instructed jurors on the law following closing arguments by the lawyers and then sent them from the courtroom...

    Tags: Ethics, Police Investigations, Witnesses, FBI, Defendants

    6. Aug 1, 2011 | Chicago Tribune

  6. When will Blagojevich actually report to prison?

    Change of Subject
    Today's news -- Judge sets Blagojevich sentencing for Oct. 6 -- prompts me to take a look back at a portion of my blog entry from last year, What to Expect While We're Expecting a Verdict: [Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich......
    7. Jun 29, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Blagojevich trial: Jury hears 'I've got this thing and it's (expletive) golden' quote

    Rod Blagojevich had been jealous of Barack Obama's rise out of Illinois politics to the White House, one of his former top aides testified Tuesday, but the day after Obama's victory rally in Grant Park, the governor was on the phone talking about a...

    Tags: Career and Workplace, Obama U.S. Presidential Victory Rally (2008), Trials, Politics, Executive Branch

    8. Dec 6, 2009 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Strange trip for Illinois, Blagojevich

    Tribune staff reporters
    They showed up at Rod Blagojevich's home before the sun. By daylight, federal agents had arrested and handcuffed the governor, throwing him -- and all of Illinois -- into one of the most momentous and absurd times in the state's sordid political history....

    Tags: Police Arrests, Costa Rica, Republican Party, Donald Trump, Spencer Pratt

    9. Jun 21, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Ex-aide: Governor often MIA

    Rod Blagojevich may have been governor of Illinois but often appeared to do everything but run the state, dwelling instead on his political fortunes and his family's finances, two former top aides to Blagojevich testified at his political corruption trial on Monday.
    Rod Blagojevich may have been governor of Illinois but often appeared to do everything but run the state, dwelling instead on his political fortunes and his family's finances, two former top aides to Blagojevich testified at his political corruption trial...

    Tags: Family, Career and Workplace, Wars and Interventions, Politics, Executive Branch

    10. Jun 15, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Blagojevich defense lawyer spars with witness, scores a few points

    The objections from a prosecutor came almost as fast and furiously as the questions from defense lawyer Sam Adam Jr.
    The objections from a prosecutor came almost as fast and furiously as the questions from defense lawyer Sam Adam Jr. Almost. Adam was working hard to keep witness Alonzo "Lon" Monk on the ropes, and he paraded back and forth between a lectern in the...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Health, Citizens Initiative and Recall, Witnesses, Hospitals and Clinics

    11. Jun 9, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Blagojevich: Corrupt plotter or honest victim?

    Rod Blagojevich heard himself described during opening statements at his corruption trial Tuesday as naive, shallow, lacking in judgment and deeply insecure. And that was from his own lawyer, Sam Adam Jr.
    Rod Blagojevich heard himself described during opening statements at his corruption trial Tuesday as naive, shallow, lacking in judgment and deeply insecure. And that was from his own lawyer, Sam Adam Jr. Hardly a flattering portrait for the politician...

    Tags: Family, Crimes, Jesse Jackson, Politics, Tourism and Leisure

    12. Jul 16, 2010 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Blagojevich insiders traded on access, now testify for prosecution

    They helped Rod Blagojevich ascend to the top of state government, and they cooperated with federal agents in bringing him down.
    They helped Rod Blagojevich ascend to the top of state government, and they cooperated with federal agents in bringing him down. In between, the three former confidants made lucrative careers for themselves by trading on their access to the Democratic...

    Tags: DuPage County, Police Arrests, Career and Workplace, Chicago Transit Authority, Witnesses

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