SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Legislative prosecutor David Ellis has just given his rebuttal to Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s speech today before the Illinois Senate impeachment trial.

“I can’t give a speech like the governor,” said Ellis, referencing Blagojevich’s…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State House prosecutor David Ellis has written more than just legal briefs and the House impeachment report against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Ellis is an award-winning novelist with five murder-mysteries under his belt.

Ellis’ first novel, “Line of Vision,” won the…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - David Ellis, legislative prosecutor in the Illinois Senate impeachment trial of Gov. Rod Blagojevich, broke away from his presentation of evidence against the governor to offer a few factors in his favor.

Ellis noted that some senators (including…

FBI Agent Daniel Cain testifies at the impeachment trial

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - FBI Special Agent Daniel Cain is confirming (under questioning from legislative prosecutor David Ellis) what the feds say is on the wiretapped tapes of Gov. Rod Blagojevich late last…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Legislative prosecutor David Ellis just got done questioning FBI Special Agent Daniel Cain about his background (University of Illinois grad, CPA, former internal auditor for a St. Louis bank, participated in FBI investigations of the Oklahoma City bombing…

David Ellis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - David Ellis, chief counsel to the state House impeachment committee, will prosecute Gov. Rod Blagojevich in his state Senate trial set to begin Jan. 26.

Ellis, 41, has served as counsel to House Speaker Michael Madigan since…