Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted Monday afternoon of 17 counts of corruption and related charges, including trying to sell or exchange President Barack Obama's former senate seat. Guilty verdicts on 10 counts of wire fraud, one count...
When thinking of Illinois politics, who comes to mind? Yes, ex-Democratic governor Rod Blagojevich. He was charged with attempting to try to sell off Barack Obama's U.S. Senate seat. Even if I do not bring up other charges, it is clear that Blagojevich...
The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Ill. State Senator Bill Brady for this Tuesday's governor's race. Illinois has long had a problem with governmental corruption. Two of our last three governors - George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich...
