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The Less Theatrical Blagojevich TrialRod Blagojevich was convicted on seventeen federal corruption charges this afternoon. Blagojevich's second trial lacked the drama and media fanfare of his first courtroom spectacle, which ended last summer with a single conviction and an otherwise hung ... read more
Who's next in corruption case?
Rod Blagojevich's fate, three onetime close advisers await sentencing for their roles in the corruption, while a longtime state power broker faces trial. Rezko was a key political fundraiser for Blagojevich and a personal friend from his earliest days ... read more
Blago verdict brings mixed reviews in Bolingbrook
Jurors found the twice-elected governor guilty of 10 counts of wire fraud and several counts of extortion, attempted extortion and bribery, which are in addition to a single guilty verdict from last year's initial trial. Blagojevich was acquitted of ... read more
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