http://www.dot.il.gov/'Rod Blagojevich is ...
the governor who cannot govern
The latest: Blagojevich leaves his home this morning
How we got here:
• Feds arrest Blagojevich: A political 'crime spree'
• '[Expletive] valuable thing': What's a Senate seat worth?
• Blagojevich's lawyer: He's 'sad, surprised and innocent'
• Morning arrest: Governor asked, 'Is this a joke?'
• The complaint: Five shockers | Wiretap lines
• Blagojevich's wife: Unleashed obscenity-filled tirade
• Obama: Steered clear of scandal
• The story: Rare request to hold story granted
• Tribune: Gov. allegedly wanted editorial writer fired
• John Kass: He's the clown, but joke's on us
• Mary Schmich: 'Are you out of your bleeping mind?'
• Full coverage: All stories | Read the complaint
Dec 10 Mike Lawrence: Illinois shamed, embarrassed by Blagojevich - The governor of Illinois, whose budgetary recklessness has led the state to the precipice of fiscal collapse, now stands accused of being a truly evil Knievel
Dec 10 Our Opinion: Blagojevich must resign now - if five-plus years of utterly inept governance have not made it obvious enough, U.S.Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's criminal complaint Tuesday did: It is time for Rod Blagojevich to step down as governor of Illinois
Dec 10 Impeachment is an option, but it's complicated
Dec 10 Blagojevich arrest adds to Illinois' corruption lore
Washington
Post:
Dec 9
Illinois
Gov.
Arrested on
Corruption
Charges
U.S. attorney says Blagojevich went on a "crime spree," trying to "sell" Obama's vacant Senate seat and shaking down contractors for campaign funds.
Carrie Johnson, Peter Slevin, William Branigin | 1:44
Arrest Muddies Political WatersThe Fix | Arrest's impact reaches into Senate, governor's mansion and national political scene.
Chris Cillizza | 10:59 a.m. ET
Chicago Tribune:
Dec 9
Lt. Gov. Quinn urges Blagojevich to
'step aside'
Federal prosecutors allege he ...
• Put 'for sale' sign on appointment of Obama's replacement• Tried to get Tribune editorial board members fired as part of a Cubs deal
• Has brought Illinois to 'a truly new low'
More:
• Criminal complaint: Blagojevich called Senate seat 'a [expletive] valuable thing'• Tribune editor: Prosecutors asked to delay some stories
• Eric Zorn: Charges 'staggering,' even by Illinois standards | Video
• Reader reaction: 'It's about time' | More reaction: Other sites, other voices
• Timeline: On the trail of corruption
• Chicago magazine profile of Blagojevich: Mr. Un-Popularity (February 2008)
Dec 9 Governor, chief of staff arrested in 'political corruption crime spree'