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Blagojevich trial may happen by April, federal judge says - Chicago Tribune border=

Blagojevich trial may happen by April, federal judge says - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
A federal judge said Monday he would like ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich to go on trial by April on corruption charges. If that proves too ambitious, though, US District Judge James Zagel said he wants the trial starting by July 2010 at the latest.
Chicago Sun-Times
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Rod Blagojevich gave Cubs' Piniella advice in 2007 - Chicago Tribune border=

Rod Blagojevich gave Cubs' Piniella advice in 2007 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
By Todd Lighty and Robert Becker | Tribune staff reporter Letter and Sun-Times cartoon then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich sent Cubs manager Lou Pineiella (Documents obtained by the Chicago Tribune / May 31, 2007) Like any frustrated Cubs fan, former Gov.
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich hoping to appear on reality show - Chicago Tribune border=

Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich hoping to appear on reality show - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
But the indicted ex-chief executive needs permission from federal authorities to go to Costa Rica for taping of 'I'm a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here' Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich couldn't survive an impeachment trial, but perhaps he'll fare better in …
The Associated Press
Christian Science Monitor
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Rep. Jackson acknowledges ethics probe in Blagojevich case - Los Angeles Times border=

Rep. Jackson acknowledges ethics probe in Blagojevich case - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
A congressional board is starting to look into his efforts to be appointed to President Obama's old Senate seat. An aide to former Gov.
New York Times
Chicago Tribune
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Pardon requests: Rod Blagojevich left backlog of 1600 - Chicago Tribune border=

Pardon requests: Rod Blagojevich left backlog of 1600 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
Pardon seekers throughout Illinois could hear back on their requests within days as attorneys in new Gov. Pat Quinn's office work their way through a backlog of applications left by ex-Gov.
Bizjournals.com
Forbes
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Blagojevich is still everywhere – and some can smile about it - Christian Science Monitor border=

Blagojevich is still everywhere – and some can smile about it - Christian Science Monitor

Christian Science Monitor
Illinois' ex-governor, the subject of a hit musical, is relentlessly seeking the limelight. Will it help him if he ends up going to trial?
Washington Post
Chicagoist
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Radio Blagojevich - Boston Globe border=

Radio Blagojevich - Boston Globe

Boston Globe
Second City actor Joey Bland (left) poses with Rod Blagojevich. (Associated Press Photo / Charles Rex Arbogast) Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich hosted a morning radio talk show in Chicago yesterday, and he was joined in the studio by the cast …
Los Angeles Times
Chicago Tribune
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Blagojevich, successor trade charges - Los Angeles Times border=

Blagojevich, successor trade charges - Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times
Charles Rex Arbogast / AP Former Illinois Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich, serving as a guest host on a Chicago radio show, says Democratic lawmakers had him removed to clear the way for a tax increase.
Chicago Tribune
The Associated Press
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Rod Blagojevich case: Former governor hires veteran defense attorney - Chicago Tribune border=

Rod Blagojevich case: Former governor hires veteran defense attorney - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
Terence Gillespie, a veteran defense lawyer in Chicago, has joined former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's legal team. The move comes as a bit of a surprise because Gillespie's longtime partner, Edward Genson, withdrew as Blagojevich's attorney after a dispute …
ABC7Chicago.com
Christian Science Monitor
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'Rod Blagojevich Superstar' to encounter the real Blagojevich ... - Chicago Tribune border=

'Rod Blagojevich Superstar' to encounter the real Blagojevich … - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune
Just turn on CNN and you will find ten more timely subjects for spoofing. Doesn't the Blagojevich story seem already passe' for comedy?
The Associated Press
Christian Science Monitor
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