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April 30, 2012 Report: Summer youth job money misspent on community organizing, golf course work Chicago Tribune
April 4, 2012 Blagojevich aide Monk gets 2 years in prison (Editorial) Chicago Tribune
April 2, 2012 In letters, even Rod Blagojevich’s aides ripped him Chicago Sun-Times
April 2, 2012 Blago Judge Letters: Did aide minimize dysfunctional governor? ABC 7 News
March 28, 2012 Blagojevich Ex-Chief of Staff Gets 10-Day Sentence ABC News
March 14, 2012 Feds: State Rep. Derrick Smith took $7,000 bribe Chicago Sun-Times
March 13, 2012 State Rep. Derrick Smith, of Chicago, is charged with accepting bribe Chicago Tribune
February 24, 2012 Beavers is ‘last of the old-school tough guys’ in politics Chicago Sun-Times
February 24, 2012 Beavers: Indictment is ‘horse s---’; wouldn’t wear wire on John Daley Chicago Sun-Times
February 24, 2012 Chicago's 'hall of shame' Chicago Tribune
February 23, 2012 William Beavers indicted on tax fraud charges Chicago Tribune
February 23, 2012 William Beavers indicted on federal tax charges ABC 7 News Chicago
January 3, 2012 Felon William Cellini’s family still profits off state contracts Chicago Sun Times
November 30, 2011 Our Opinion: Fitzgerald getting his message through (Editorial) State Journal Register
November 24, 2011 Judge: Cellini juror’s undisclosed past might not mean a mistrial Chicago Sun-Times
November 22, 2011 Tony Rezko sentenced to 10-1/2 years in kickback scheme Chicago Sun-Times
November 22, 2011 Judge sentences Blagojevich fundraiser Rezko to 10½ years; he will get credit for time served Associated Press
November 8, 2011 FOX Chicago Sunday: Watchdogs Brian Gladstein, David Kolata on 'Smart Grid' Bill Fox News
November 6, 2011 Thank Blagojevich for Cellini's downfall Bloomington Pantagraph
October 18, 2011 Cellini's lawyer takes aim at star witness Chicago Tribune
October 18, 2011 Cellini witness asked if drug use affected his memory: ‘It’s possible’ Chicago Sun-Times
October 2, 2011 Cellini flies into court under the radar, and that's the way he likes it Chicago Tribune
October 1, 2011 The King of Clout: State deals make William Cellini rich Chicago Sun-Times
September 30, 2011 'Pope' of Illinois politics faces corruption trial CBS News
September 9, 2011 Wire fraud convictions vacated against Cecil Turner State Journal Register
September 8, 2011 Prosecutors spell out more of case against Cellini State Journal Register
September 8, 2011 Blagojevich sentencing could face delays Chicago Sun-Times
September 7, 2011 Prosecutors outline case against power broker Cellini Chicago Tribune
August 9, 2011 Judge sentences former Blagojevich trial witness Times Union
August 4, 2011 WGN on Favoritism in Chicago Property Tax
June 29, 2011 Blagojevich soap opera comes to a screeching halt St. Louis Post Dispatch
June 29, 2011 For Illinois, Blagojevich Is Only the Latest to Fall New York Times
June 9, 2011 Prosecutor: Rod Blagojevich a liar and a swindler, his testimony ‘absurd’ Chicago Sun-Times
June 8, 2011 Blagojevich closing arguments possible today WBEZ
June 8, 2011 Blagojevich portrayed as desperate and corrupt as closing arguments begin Chicago Tribune
June 7, 2011 Rod Blagojevich says Senate trade would have been ‘a favor worth doing’ Chicago Sun-Times
June 7, 2011 Blagojevich trial has taught us about ex-gov Chicago Sun-Times
June 3, 2011 Feds Begin Clash With Blagojevich Chicago News Cooperative
June 3, 2011 Inside Blagojevich's mind of 'golden' opportunities. Chicago Tribune
June 2, 2011 Now it's prosecutors' turn to question Blago Chicago Tribune
June 2, 2011 Prosecutors grill Blagojevich Daily Herald
May 27, 2011 Long-winded Blagojevich attempts to sway jurors Concord Monitor
May 27, 2011 Rod Blagojevich takes stand: ‘I’m here today to tell you the truth’ Chicago Sun-Times
May 26, 2011 Jackson testifies that ex-governor said he should have given $25,000 to Blagojevich campaign Chicago Tribune
May 26, 2011 Rod Blagojevich takes the stand Politico
May 25, 2011 Congressman Jackson, Rahm Emanuel Testify as Blagojevich Defense Witnesses Bloomberg News
May 25, 2011 Jesse Jackson Jr. testifies of alleged extortion in Blagojevich retrial Chicago Sun-Times
May 25, 2011 Blagojevich defense opens with Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago Tribune
May 24, 2011 Blagojevich’s Words Could Come Back to Haunt Chicago News Cooperative
May 23, 2011 Defense: Don't dress jury instructions in black Associated Press
May 23, 2011 Blagojevich's attorneys ask for mistrial Google News
May 19, 2011 Blagojevich prosecution prepares to wrap up case Chicago Tribune
May 17, 2011 Two businessmen testify Rod Blagojevich wanted campaign cash for action Chicago Sun-Times
May 17, 2011 Jesse Jackson Jr. denies Rod Blagojevich trial claims: ‘I roll with the punches’ Chicago Sun-Times
May 17, 2011 Blago lawyers now paying for first trial tricks WBEZ
May 17, 2011 Blago lawyers now paying for first trial tricks WBEZ
May 16, 2011 Blagojevich corruption retrial: Witnesses testify that then-governor mentioned donations, projects 'in same sentence' Chicago Tribune
May 16, 2011 Rod Blagojevich Retrial Continues with Patrick Magoon's Testimony Fox Chicago
May 12, 2011 Ex-ally: ‘A lot of money’ promised to Rod Blagojevich for Senate seat Chicago Sun-Times
May 11, 2011 Classic Blagojevich rants played at retrial Chicago Tribune
May 11, 2011 Jurors hear Rod Blagojevich hurl f-bombs at Barack Obama, his job, the media Chicago Sun-Times
May 11, 2011 Blagojevich jury hears expletive-laden recordings Daily Herald
May 11, 2011 Judge denies motion for Blago mistrial Chicago Tribune
May 11, 2011 Former Rod Blagojevich Fundraiser, Staffer Testify at Retrial Fox News TV
May 11, 2011 Judge lectures Blago attorneys on cross-examining Chicago Tribune
May 10, 2011 Blagojevich retrial: The mother of all bleepin' tapes Chicago Sun
May 10, 2011 Classic Blagojevich rants played at retrial Chicago Tribune
May 9, 2011 Blago attorney questioning prosecution witness Daily Herald
May 6, 2011 Rod Blagojevich in 2008: Jesse Jackson Jr. a ‘repugnant’ pick for Senate Chicago Sun-Times
May 2, 2011 State Police secretly worked with FBI in bugging Rod Blagojevich Chicago Sun-Times
April 12, 2011 30 doctors subpoenaed in probe of associate of Blagojevich, Jackson Chicago Sun-Times
April 11, 2011 Tollway audit finds favoritism in hiring Daily Herald
April 4, 2011 Blagojevich Seeks FBI Interview Notes With Obama Associated Press
April 2, 2011 Feds widen probe into state payouts to social-service agencies Chicago Sun-Times
March 24, 2011 Top McHenry County prosecutor, assistant acquitted Chicago Sun-Times
March 23, 2011 McHenry state's atty. acquitted on all charges Chicago Tribune
March 23, 2011 Top McHenry County prosecutor, assistant acquitted Chicago Sun-Times
March 23, 2011 Judge clears McHenry's prosecutor, Louis Bianchi, of using office for politics Chicago Tribune
March 22, 2011 Witness: Search found 200 political documents on McHenry prosecutor's computer Chicago Tribune
March 14, 2011 Subsidized jobs given in Illinois questioned Northwest Herald
March 9, 2011 Blagojevich: Cancel trial, sentence me now
March 9, 2011 Rod Blagojevich to judge: Sentence me now and cancel retrial
March 8, 2011 Convicted Rezko partner cooperated with feds
February 23, 2011 Prosecutors to drop some charges against Blagojevich
February 22, 2011 Court dumps woman's bid for bigger pension
February 18, 2011 Ex-inspector for Chicago admits taking bribes
February 17, 2011 Ex-DCFS official sentenced to 6 months for steering state business
February 7, 2011 Madigan sues to block Burge pension
February 4, 2011 Ex-Streets and Sanitation boss Sanchez gets 2 1/2 years in prison
February 3, 2011 Sanchez gets 2½ years, still denies wrongdoing
February 3, 2011 County Treasurer Sits At $23,000 Office Set, Hired $95,000 Party Planners
February 2, 2011 It’s coming down on Sanchez
January 21, 2011 Stroger campaign fund faces state, county scrutiny
January 10, 2011 The Watchdogs: Convicted but still on the city payroll
January 10, 2011 Judge sentences Tom DeLay to 3 years in prison
January 7, 2011 Ryan secretly visited ailing wife, prosecutors say
January 6, 2011 Waiting game continues for ex-Gov. Ryan's family
December 19, 2010 City inspector gets 3 years for demanding, taking bribes
December 15, 2010 Watchdog awards $556,000 to Cook County Forest Preserve job applicants, workers - More than 100 people were harmed by illegal political favoritism in hiring, report says
December 15, 2010 Watchdog awards $556,000 to Cook County Forest Preserve job applicants, workers - More than 100 people were harmed by illegal political favoritism in hiring, report says
December 14, 2010 Former Chicago revenue inspector accused of soliciting bribes
November 22, 2010 Judge hearing arguments on ex-Ill. Gov. Ryan
November 22, 2010 Gov. George Ryan's attorneys pushing appeal in court
November 22, 2010 Attorneys argue former Gov. George Ryan's release from prison
November 22, 2010 George Ryan's attorneys argue for his release
November 16, 2010 Blagojevich retrial stalls (again) ethics committee inquiry into Jesse Jackson Jr.
October 20, 2010 Metra board did nothing to keep Pagano honest, review finds
October 20, 2010 Metra execs got special treatment, report suggests
October 15, 2010 This time, Vrdolyak gets 10 months in prison
October 13, 2010 'Fast Eddie' wheels, deals his way through community service
October 11, 2010 The ABCs of ex-Stroger aide Carla Oglesby's case Who's who among the unnamed parties
October 6, 2010 Stroger aide charged with alleged $300K county ripoff Top Stroger aide steered job to her firm, had staffer do work, state's attorney says
October 6, 2010 Blagojevich appointee pleads guilty in fraud case
October 5, 2010 Former DCFS official guilty of corruption Accused of skimming $70K from state contracts
October 4, 2010 Top Stroger aide Carla Oglesby arrested in contract probe
October 4, 2010 Stroger aide charged with defrauding county of $300,000 Aide fired, held on $250,000 bail
September 22, 2010 Ex-DCFS official accused of stealing agency money
September 21, 2010 Fund-raiser: Jesse Jackson Jr. behind $6M Senate-seat scheme -- Feds had questions about Senate-seat deal and flights for a Jackson acquaintance
September 21, 2010 Public deserves truth about U.S. Rep. Jackson
September 21, 2010 New questions about Jackson and Senate seat
August 26, 2010 Charges dropped against Blago's brother 'in interests of justice'
August 26, 2010 Judge says Blago's retrial will likely be early January
August 19, 2010 What should feds do differently next time in the Blagojevich case?
August 19, 2010 Courtroom is ground zero for Blago woes, but 'human fallout' takes toll
August 19, 2010 Speculation Abounds on 'Holdout' Blago Juror
August 18, 2010 STATEMENT ON 2010 BLAGOJEVICH VERDICT
August 18, 2010 Blagojevich is convicted of 1 of 24 counts; prosecutors vow retrial
August 18, 2010 Everyone wins -- everyone loses in Blagojevich verdict
August 18, 2010 As Blagojevich Case Drags On, Ethics Issues Linger, Too
August 18, 2010 Blagojevich jury room filled with heated arguments
August 18, 2010 Many Blagojevich jurors disappointed -Foreman cites 'lack of a smoking gun'
August 18, 2010 Blago Jury Foreman ‘Regretful’ About Verdict
August 18, 2010 Holdout stoked tension on Blagojevich jury
August 17, 2010 Cindi Canary Discusses Illinois' Future After Blagojevich Verdict
August 17, 2010 Cindi Canary on the Blagojevich Verdict
August 17, 2010 Blagojevich trial lays bare our poor choices (Editorial)
August 17, 2010 Blagojevich and Legal Bribery
August 17, 2010 Why Rod Blagojevich was convicted on only one of 24 counts
August 17, 2010 Local residents, candidates disappointed by incomplete Blagojevich verdict
August 17, 2010 Did Blagojevich's media onslaught make a difference?
August 16, 2010 Blago's campaign fund 'zeroed out': Taxpayers soon may foot legal bills
August 12, 2010 Former Ryan juror: deliberations are 'extremely frustrating'
August 4, 2010 Prison sends clear message (Editorial)
August 3, 2010 Orland Park insider writes about corruption
August 2, 2010 Ryan Jurors Weigh In On Blago Deliberations
July 21, 2010 Ex-Streets and San boss found guilty of rigging hiring
July 21, 2010 Judge: Wiretaps reveal talk, but not much ‘got done’
July 20, 2010 Tape blows hole into Robert Blagojevich's credibility
July 20, 2010 Offer of $6 million made for Jackson as senator
July 20, 2010 Robert Blagojevich: Blago campaign worker had state troopers sweep office for bugs the day before his arrest
July 20, 2010 Sources: Rod Blagojevich unlikely to testify
July 19, 2010 Robert Blagojevich defends himself, ex-governor at brother's corruption trial
July 14, 2010 Watchdog: Stroger using county jobs to reward supporters, punish foes
July 13, 2010 Blagojevich defense: 'A fair trial is destroyed'
July 13, 2010 Defense: Rod won't dispute many charges
July 13, 2010 Aide: ‘Aggressiveness’ of fundraising made me go to feds
July 13, 2010 Blago friendship paid off for Wyma’s lobbying firm
July 13, 2010 John Wyma on road building industry: Governor said "if they didn't perform, f--- them.
July 12, 2010 Blagojevich lawyers seek a week delay in trial
July 7, 2010 Blagojevich on tape: Ethics law means no more bullying
July 7, 2010 Property prices were hiked so Patti would get cut, witness says
July 6, 2010 Witness: Blagojevich linked billions in state road funding to campaign contributions
July 5, 2010 Tried together, Blagojevich brothers often apart
July 5, 2010 Keeping close tabs on fundraising
July 2, 2010 Prosecutors paint Blagojevich as Imelda Marcos of Illinois
July 2, 2010 Blagojevich's $400,000 shopping spree
July 1, 2010 Blago aide: 'Ridiculous even by our standards'
June 30, 2010 Judge says 'honest services' charges stick against Blagojevich
June 30, 2010 Another aide admits being a yes man
June 30, 2010 Ariel Investments, Citigroup got calls about job for Patti Blagojevich, aide testifies
June 28, 2010 Blagojevich Tapes Show Tactical Maneuvering and Wishful Thinking
June 28, 2010 Blagojevich Tapes Show Tactical Maneuvering and Wishful Thinking
June 25, 2010 Witness: Blago given list of Obama favorites
June 24, 2010 Two men convicted of vote fraud in '07 aldermanic race
June 24, 2010 Blagojevich on trial: Ex-governor has surreal moment in courtroom
June 24, 2010 Carothers sentenced to 28 months, Judge says message needs to be sent
June 24, 2010 Developer gets 46 months in aldermanic bribe scheme
May 19, 2010 Report rips legal bills Blago ran up as governor
May 14, 2010 Ex-top aide agrees - again - to testify against Blagojevich
May 12, 2010 Delay Blago trial till court rules on fraud law
May 9, 2010 Giving credit where it is due: Alvarez (Editorial)
May 4, 2010 'Operation Cookie Jar' nets 4 in Cook County public corruption probe
May 4, 2010 Public Corruption Probe Nets 4 In Chicago Suburbs
April 30, 2010 Former Blago chief of staff enters new guilty plea
April 28, 2010 Metra opens probe of bonus to head Phil Pagano
April 26, 2010 Crooked police chief still gets a pension
April 25, 2010 Whatever it takes (Editorial)
April 19, 2010 Prosecution seeks to limit defense arguments in upcoming Blagojevich trial
April 15, 2010 Jesse Jr. re-emerges in Blagojevich case
April 15, 2010 Patti Blagojevich key to feds' case against former gov
April 15, 2010 A gang of thieves and Gov. Blagojevich
April 15, 2010 Blagojevich brother asks judge for separate trial
April 15, 2010 Blago's wife lucky she's not on trial, too
April 14, 2010 Prosecutors Offer Blagojevich Evidence
April 14, 2010 Cellini left a 'nervous wreck' by Blagojevich fundraising, document says
April 14, 2010 Blago in new document: 'Objective is to get a good gig'
April 9, 2010 Portions of key document in Blago case may remain sealed
April 7, 2010 Blago's brother wants judge to throw out recordings
April 6, 2010 Blagojevich’s brother wants to suppress recordings
April 5, 2010 Taxpayers likely to help fund ex-gov's defense
April 1, 2010 Sec of State worker accused of accepting $1,000 bribe
March 24, 2010 Edward Vrdolyak to take fight to Supreme Court
March 24, 2010 Witness gets 2 years for Niles corruption
March 22, 2010 Ex-labor boss pleads guilty to accepting animal feeders from Elgin company
March 3, 2010 Lawmakers: State shouldn't pay for Blagojevich portrait
February 28, 2010 Mike Lawrence: Those who betray public trust must pay a high price (Editorial)
February 23, 2010 Former court clerk guilty of bribery Sentenced to three years in prison
February 22, 2010 Judge may let aldermen testify in bribery trial
January 29, 2010 Appeals court overturns Vrdolyak's probation sentence
January 29, 2010 Ex-Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase gets year and a day
January 29, 2010 Vrdolyak's probation-only sentence overturned
December 27, 2009 Feds listened to Blago brother's calls with wife
December 23, 2009 Blagojevich brother wants some taped calls blocked
December 8, 2009 Feds plan to revise Blagojevich charges Prosecutors react to high court case
December 6, 2009 Rod Blagojevich: A strange trip for Illinois It's been a year since then-governor was arrested by federal agents
December 6, 2009 Rod Blagojevich: Ousted ex-Illinois governor faces trial in 2010
December 5, 2009 Computers with Rod Blagojevich recordings are stolen Former governor's lawyers report office break-in
December 4, 2009 Lawyer: Blagojevich to testify at criminal trial, not in civil suit
December 1, 2009 Quinn: Probe of Blago hires still alive
November 30, 2009 No pension for Ryan
August 19, 2001 Corrupt contractor turned fugitive gets 7 years