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Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice of former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has some final words for the media after he announces his choice of former Ill. Attorney General Roland Burris to fill President-elect Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Blagojevich gets new gig as WLS radio host
CHICAGO -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has a new gig _ as a radio talk show host.
 

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Illinois Governor Calls on Sen. Burris to Resign
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says Sen. Roland Burris should resign because the controversy surrounding his appointment has cast a shadow over his service in the Senate.

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Blagojevich Considered Oprah for Senate Seat
Embattled Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich is on a television blitz, instead of appearing at his impeachment trial. He said he worried the idea of nominating Oprah to fill President Obama's vacant Senate might have come across as a gimmick.

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With Blagojevich Gone, Joy and Some Regret
On the way to work and over breakfast, people in Chicago either praise or lament the downfall of now-ex Gov. Rod Blagojevich, tossed out of office by state senators.

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Raw Video: Illinois Gov. Voted Out of Office
Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted at his impeachment trial and thrown out of office Thursday, ending a nearly two-month crisis that erupted with his arrest on charges he tried to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat.

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Listen: Blagojevich Phone Calls Played at Hearing
Raw audio recorded of a series of phone calls between Ill. Gov. Rod blagojevich, his brother and chief fundraiser Rob Blagojevich, former chief of staff and lobbyist Lon Monk, and Chicago race-track operator John Johnston about contributions to the governor's campaign.

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Blagojevich: 'I Have Done Nothing Wrong'
In a last-ditch effort to save his job, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told senators at his impeachment trial that he's done nothing wrong and the evidence doesn't support kicking him out of office.

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Blagojevich: The (Animated) Reenactment
Ever wonder what Rod Blagojevich sounded like on the phone in the weeks leading up to his arrest? So did we.

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Obama Addresses Blagojevich Scandal
President-elect Barack Obama addresses the indictment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D-Ill.) during a news conference in Chicago on Thursday.
Burris Stands Firm Despite Urging of Illinois Governor (Post, February 21, 2009, Page A02)
 
Clouds Gather Over Roland Burris: After Conflicting Answers to Blagojevich Questions, Senator Fights to Save His Seat -- and His Reputation (Post, February 19, 2009, Page A01)
 
Burris Admits to Fundraising Attempt: Senator Now Says He Tried to Solicit Money for Blagojevich (Post, February 18, 2009, Page A03)
 
Sen. Burris Denies Intent to Mislead; GOP Seeks Probe (Post, February 16, 2009, Page A02)
 
Burris Discloses Fundraising Requests: Senator Reveals Contacts With Blagojevich's Brother, Other Associates of Ex-Governor (Post, February 15, 2009, Page A03)
 
It's No Joke to Illinois (By David S. Broder, January 29, 2009, Page A19)
 
Blagojevich Seeks to Make Last Stand at Ill. Impeachment Trial (Post, January 28, 2009; 5:41 PM)
 
Blagojevich Skips Trial, Hits Tube: Governor Is in N.Y. As Illinois Senators Decide His Fate (Post, January 27, 2009, Page A01)
 
Senators Hear FBI Tapes of Governor: Blagojevich Still Boycotting Trial (Post, January 28, 2009, Page A02)
 
The Blago Blitz (By Howard Kurtz, January 27, 2009; 10:24 AM)
 
Gov. Blagojevich Vows to Boycott His Senate Trial (Post, January 24, 2009, Page A02)
 
Blagojevich Attorneys Withdraw From Senate Trial (Post, January 17, 2009, Page A10)
 
Burris to Take Seat in Senate As Credentials Standoff Ends (Post, January 13, 2009, Page A06)
 
Gov. Rod Blagojevich Delivers Remarks at Impeachment Trial (washingtonpost.com, January 29, 2009; 3:12 PM)
 
Transcript: Blagojevich Addresses Reporters (washingtonpost.com, January 9, 2009; 3:36 PM)
 
Blagojevich Answers Impeachment Vote (Post, January 10, 2009, Page A04)
 
Democratic Senators Yield to Burris (By Dana Milbank, January 8, 2009, Page A03)
 
Panel Hears Burris, Votes To Impeach Ill. Governor (Post, January 9, 2009)
 
Transcript: Burris Discusses Meeting With Senate Leaders (washingtonpost.com, January 7, 2009; 1:42 PM)
 
Senate Appointee Makes Inroads: Leaders Define Steps for Burris (Post, January 8, 2009, Page A04)
 
Reid Stands by Decision to Block Burris: Majority Leader Says Senate Appointment Is Tainted by Illinois Scandal but 'Anything Can Happen' (Post, January 5, 2009, Page A02)
 
The Craft of Graft (By Gene Weingarten, January 4, 2009, Page W48)
 
As 111th Senate Is Set to Begin, Four Seats Still Up in Air (Post, January 3, 2009, Page A03)
 
Blagojevich Makes Senate Pick Despite Democrats' Objections (Post, December 31, 2008, Page A01)
 
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