Rod R. Blagojevich was the 40th governor of Illinois. He was first elected in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006. Blagojevich was born in Chicago in 1956. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1979 and earned his law degree from Pepperdine in 1983. Prior to being elected governor, Blagojevich was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996. On December 9, 2008, Blagojevich was arrested for political corruption. The Illinois House of Representatives impeached him, and the Senate voted on January 29, 2009, to remove him from office.
Rod R. Blagojevich was the 40th governor of Illinois. He was first elected in 2002 and was re-elected in 2006. Blagojevich was born in Chicago in 1956. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1979 and earned his law degree from Pepperdine in 1983. Prior to being elected governor, Blagojevich was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1996. On December 9, 2008, Blagojevich was arrested for political corruption. The Illinois House of Representatives impeached him, and the Senate voted on January 29, 2009, to remove him from office.
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What Does This Button Do?
KickingTiresClimate systems seem to be one of the biggest culprits in the production of mysterious buttons. We've seen strange buttons that try to tackle allergies or even remove odors, so conveying that into a tiny button often results in confusing......Tags: Health, Donald Trump, Allergies, Illinois, Physical Conditions
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Burris on Blago: 'No intention' of paying
The Swampby Mark Silva Sen. Roland Burris played Hardball today, and MSNBC's Chris Matthews asked the junior senator from Illinois if he had tried to "squeeze'' former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich for appointment to the Senate when he spoke with the......Tags: Getty Images Inc., Regional Authority, Corruption, Parliament, Barack Obama
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Rod Blagojevich: 'Anti-Nixon' in "truth'
The Swampby Mark Silva Rod Blagojevich, the indicted former governor of Illinois, says his wife Patti is "doing a great job'' on that reality TV show in the Costa Rican jungle, and vows that when his own reality show plays out......Tags: Television Industry, Patricia Blagojevich, Regional Authority, Corruption, Barack Obama
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Blago out on 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here'
The TV ZoneHard to believe, but the curiosity known as "I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here" is about to wrap in a few short hours -- all over -- and someone will win. That someone will not be Patti......Tags: Patricia Blagojevich, NBC (tv network), Regional Authority, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Government
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Kennedy's succession wish: Appointment
The Swampby Mark Silva Here's a poignant note from an ailing senator who has served for nearly five decades: Asking that lawmakers back home reconsider, and expedite, their means of replacing him. Sen. Edward Kennedy, the Massachusetts senator first elected in.......Tags: Therese Murray, Human Body, Regional Authority, Parliament, Barack Obama
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Joe Wilson action figure: 'You lie'
The Swampby Mark Silva We were saving this one for a slow afternoon: New, in time for Christmas stockings: Joe Wilson, the action figure. The talking doll delivers an infamous line: "You lie.'' The action figure molded in the likeness of......Tags: You Lie! Outburst (2009), Sarah Palin, Larry Craig, Barack Obama, Services and Shopping
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'Celebrity Apprentice' cast announced, and it's a doozy
Reality CheckFormer Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich didn't get to be on I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here (his wife Patti appeared in his stead), but he is getting his reality TV face time starting in March on Celebrity......Tags: Wrestling, Cyndi Lauper, Celebrities, Darryl Strawberry, Illinois
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W.H. C'spondents: Humor birthing room
The Swampby Mark Silva President Barack Obama's approval ratings may be down among the American public. At least, he said before a black-tie dinner crowd in Washington, he remains popular in "the country of my birth.'' That's the way the laugh-lines......Tags: Justin Bieber, Michelle Obama, Jonas Brothers (music group), John McCain, Scott P. Brown
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Celebrity Apprentice: The finale.... it's personal!
Reality CheckSo it's come to this. The finale -- or rather, the LIVE finale.....will it be the surprisingly together Bret Michaels or will it be the shockingly nasty Holly Robinson Peete? Diabetes versus autism? Compassion berry Snapple versus some tropical flavor,......Tags: Government, Bret Michaels, Jon Gosselin, Eyewear, Public Employees
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Blago on trial: Joe Friday vs. Chris Rock
The SwampBy Jeff Coen and Bob Secter As courtroom styles go, it is hard to imagine a more stark contrast than the ones that will be on display Tuesday when prosecution and defense lawyers make their opening statements in the federal......Tags: U.S. Senate, Chicago Tribune, Prosecution, Barack Obama, Government
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Blagojevich on Senate seat: "We could get something for that"
The SwampOur friends at Clout Street cover today's testimony at the Rod Blagojevich trial in Chicago, where former chief of staff John Harris outlines how the then-governor hoped to turn his Constitutional duty to appoint a U.S. senator into a personal......Tags: Valerie Jarrett, Rahm Emanuel, Politics
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Blagojevich defense rests; Rahm spared
The SwampOur colleagues covering the trial of Rod Blagojevich have the news today that the former governor will not be testifying, as expected. After stating his name, Blagojevich said he understood the decision he was making. "Yes, judge, fully and completely,".....Tags: Headaches, Lawyers, Government, White House, Politics
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