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| Attorney: Jesse Jackson, Jr. is "Senate Candidate Five" |
U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Chicago) is outraged that his name has been tied to an alleged scheme by Gov. Rod Blagojevich to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama.
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| Tax Levy Approved for Monmouth-Roseville Schools; Superintendent Leaving District |
An increase in property values this year in the Monmouth-Roseville School District is leading the district to lower the levy rate for homeowners.
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| Fitzgerald: Blago Investigation Continues |
The investigation into corruption within the Blagojevich administration is far from over.
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| Governor Could Still Make Obama Replacement Selection |
While the U.S. attorney says the governor was arrested because of fear that he would "taint" the vacated U.S. Senate seat, looking for the highest bidder to fill the spot, the governor still has the power to appoint someone.
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| Expert: Blago's Alleged Corruption Puts Other Corrupt Politicians to Shame |
Even veteran political watchers are stunned by hearing what Gov. Rod Blagojevich is accused of doing: essentially auctioning off a U.S. Senate appointment.
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| Durbin Supports Special Sessions for IL Lawmakers to Address Blago Arrest |
Members of the Illinois General Assembly will renew their "auld acquaintance" before Christmas.
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| Hare, Others React to Blago Arrest |
Illinois politicians are using words like "sad," "disappointing" and "stunning" to describe the arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich over allegations that he tried to sell Illinois' open U.S. Senate seat.
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| WEB EXTRA: Download Inteviews on Blagojevich Indictment, Full Indictment Document Here |
Click here for links to interviews aired live as part of WGIL's coverage of the Blagojevich Arrest, and for the indictment document.
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| Governor Free from Custody |
Dressed in a blue running jacket and black sweatpants, Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich appeared in court Tuesday for an initial hearing on a complaint filed by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald.
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| Feds Bust Blagojevich; Download Indictment Here |
Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday morning at his Chicago home.
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