From the SJ-R:


Judge: Emil Jones should be added to special session suit
4/15/2008
Judge Leo Zappa today said Senate President Emil Jones should be added as a defendant to a lawsuit over Gov. Rod Blagojevich's power to set the date and time of special sessions.
Although he didn't make a ruling today, Zappa strongly indicated he will do that in another week, despite objections from Blagojevich's lawyer.
"What's good for the goose is good for the gander," Zappa said. "If the governor has the right to set the date and time, it will have as much impact for senators who do not show up as representatives."
Blagojevich sued House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, because Madigan did not have the House meet in special session at the exact date and time set by the governor. The lawsuit did not name Jones, a Blagojevich ally, as an defendant.
Blagojevich lawyer Melissa Riahai said Jones never challenged the governor's power to set the time as well as the date of special sessions.
Zappa said adding Jones as a defendant in the lawsuit should not further delay the case. He set May 13 for a final hearing on the case before he rules.