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Blagojevich pleads not guilty to racketeering, fraud charges

The ousted Illinois governor told reporters he would "clear my name and vindicate myself."

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Ex-governor gets little sympathy downstate

The impeachment of Rod Blagojevich drew swift praise from an area that helped send the two-term governor to Springfield.

Pat Gauen: Blagojevich firing came from flouting two sets of bosses

Blagojevich ousted

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Blagojevich to address impeachment trial, but avoids questioning

Now Gov. Blagojevich is expected to make 'closing argument' before Senate tribunal.

Blagojevich to appear at impeachment trial

Blagojevich hits talk shows, misses impeachment trial

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Blagojevich to address impeachment trial, but avoids questioning

Now Gov. Blagojevich is expected to make 'closing argument' before Senate tribunal.

Obama aide made suggestions for Senate seat

Illinois atty. gen. asks court to strip Blagojevich of his powers

Blagojevich meets with prominent Chi lawyer

Blagojevich's lawyer will speak to impeachment panel on Wednesday

Rod Blagojevich's lawyer calls impeachment effort a "witchhunt"

Rod Blagojevich scandal affects politics and purse strings in Springfield

Ryan issues an apology

Tapes make charges against Illinois governor hard to fight

Pressure mounts on Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resign

Public corruption allegations against Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Obama suffers no immediate damage, analysts say

Blagojevich charge worries legislators about Senate appointment

Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich clings to power despite calls for his resignation

Lawmakers not swayed by Blago's bold denial

Illinois legislators focus on ousting governor

Blagojevich arrested on federal corruption charges

Lawmakers: Act fast to oust Blagojevich

Feds say corruption charges against Blagojevich represent "a truly new low"

Timeline of Rod Blagojevich's career

how illinois government is effected

Quinn would replace Blagojevich, but who would replace Quinn?

No one. If lieutenant governor becomes governor, his position would remain vacant till term expires.

Illinois officials, governor's attorney set for showdown

Process to impeach governor starts

Madigan wants a new law to take senatorial appointment from Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich thwarted in attempt to have state pay legal costs

Elected as team, Quinn now a Blagojevich foe

Who's in charge of Illinois government

Quinn: I am ready to be governor

reaction

Ex-governor gets little sympathy downstate

The impeachment of Rod Blagojevich drew swift praise from an area that helped send the two-term governor to Springfield.

Reaction around Illinois

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Pat Gauen: Blagojevich firing came from flouting two sets of bosses

In a week that saw thousands of job losses, it was the popular one. The one that everybody saw coming and few seemed to mind.

McClellan: A little shoe box could buy Blagojevich a helping hand

court documents

PDF: Roland Burris Senate appointment certificate

PDF: Document signed by Gov. Rod Blagojevich, appointing Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate.

political history

Rod Blagojevich's career

Timeline of corruption in Illinois politics

Past Illinois officials who got in trouble with the law

Timeline of Rod Blagojevich's career

See photos from the day of Blagojevich's arrest

what they're saying on twitter

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What bloggers, other media are saying about Blagojevich

POLITICAL FIX: The latest tidbits from the scene in Springfield

POLITICAL FIX: Blagojevich's interview with Rachel Maddow

POLITICAL FIX: Following Blagojevich on Twitter