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1 Blagojevich arrested
December 9, 2008
Governor Blagojevich is arrested, charged (WLS)(Video)
Rod Blagojevich is arrested outside his North Side home on charges of wide- ranging criminal conspiracy, including attempting to sell U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President Barack Obama.
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2 Happy birthday, Rod
December 10, 2008
The Blagojevich bugs announced (WLS)(Video)
Blagojevich turns 52 on the same day it's announced that electronic eavesdropping by the FBI that resulted in federal corruption charges against the governor.
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3 Illinois House creates a committee to consider impeachment
December 15, 2008
Ill. House votes to launch impeachment process (WLS)(Video)
The House voted 113-0 to establish a committee to review allegations against Blagojevich.
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4 Blagojevich to fight corruption charges
December 19, 2008
Blagojevich: I am not guilty of any criminal wrongdoing(WLS)(Video)
"I will fight. I will fight until I take my last breath. I have done nothing wrong," said Gov. Blagojevich.
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5 Blagojevich appoints Burris to U.S. Senate
December 30, 2008
Gov. appoints Burris as Senate replacement(WLS)(Video)
A defiant Gov. Rod Blagojevich appointed former AG Roland Burris to the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by President Barack Obama.
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6 House votes 114-1 to impeach Blagojevich, a first in Illinois history
January 9, 2009
Illinois House impeaches governor(WLS)(Video)
It took only 16 seconds for the House to vote in favor of impeaching the governor.
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7 Blagojevich's famous lawyer quits
January 23, 2009
Ill. gov's atty to resign from criminal case(WLS)(Video)
"I think we have a great legal team led by the legendary defense lawyer Ed Genson who's considered widely to be the best defense lawyer in America. I call him Clarence Darrow," said Gov. Blagojevich.
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8 Blagojevich goes on media blitz
January 26, 2009
Chicagoans weigh in on Blago's media blitz (WLS)(Video)
Blagojevich told ABC's "Good Morning America" he's using the public airwaves to defend himself because he's been railroaded by those conspiring to get him out of office.
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9 Senate votes unanimously to remove Blagojevich from office
January 29, 2009
Ill. politicians react to speech (WLS)(Video)
"He's a good actor doesn't mean he is a good governor," said State Rep. Currie.
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10 Blagojevich hosts radio show
March 25, 2009
Blagojevich hits the airwaves as host (WLS)(Video)
His first day on the job lasted two hours and he used the opportunity to attack Illinois lawmakers and blast current Governor Pat Quinn.
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11 Blagojevich indicted with five others
April 2, 2009
Blagojevich indicted on corruption charges (WLS)(Video)
Rod Blagojevich, 52, has been charged with 19 counts, including racketeering, conspiracy, wire fraud, and extortion conspiracy.
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12 Patti Blagojevich eats a tarantula on "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!"
June 1, 2009
Patti Blagojevich defends husband on show (WLS)
The former first lady of Illinois ate a tarantula on national television on Monday night and then defended her husband.
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13 Blagojevich stars in musical spoof about himself
July 21, 2010
Blagojevich makes cameo in play mocking him (WLS)(Video)
"Where were you when I was impeached," Blagojevich said to the audience as members applauded.
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14 Blagojevich's book "The Governor" hits shelves
September 8, 2009
Blago book: People approached him about seat (WLS)(Video)
In "The Governor," the Blagojevich gives his side of the story in the U.S. Senate seat scandal that led to federal charges against him -- and the end of his role as governor.
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15 Blagojevich friend/fundraiser commits suicide
September 12, 2009
Mayor: Kelly admitted overdose to police (WLS)(Video)
A former chief fundraiser for Blagojevich told a police before he died that he overdosed on a prescription drug.
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16 Blagojevich makes reality debut
October 8, 2009
Report: Blago to appear on 'Celebrity Apprentice (WLS)
The Sun-Times is reporting the disgraced ex-governor may become a contestant on trump's TV show Celebrity Apprentice.
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17 Trial set for June
November 16, 2009
Judge: Blago trial to start in June (WLS)
A federal judge denied a request for a delay in the corruption trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich.
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18 Blagojevich excellent Elvis impersonator
January 12, 2010
Time: Blago second-best Elvis impersonator(WLS)
Time magazine has named him the second-best Elvis impersonator of all time.
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19 Hospital shake down exposed
April 6, 2010
Ex-Cubs manager Baker went to bat with Blago (WLS)
After receiving a pep talk from former Chicago Cubs manager Dusty Baker in 2008, Blagojevich allegedly tried to shake down Children's Memorial Hospital for a campaign donation.
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20 Blagojevich calls Obama to testify
April 22, 2010
Blago wants Obama to testify for him at trial (WLS)(Video)
Rod Blagojevich today filed a motion in federal court to call President Barack Obama as a witness in the impeached governor's corruption.
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21 Rod and Patti can't wait to testify
June 6, 2010
Blago and wife 'eager' to testify in trial (WLS)(Video)
Blagojevich told a radio audience Wednesday that he and his wife, Patti, will take the stand in his corruption trial, which begins Thursday.
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22 The trial begins
June 8, 2010
Opening statements heard in Blago trial (WLS)(Video)
A federal prosecutor said Rod Blagojevich is a politician who used his position for personal gains, but his defense attorney said the former governor "didn't take a dime."
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23 Blagojevich does not testify
July 27, 2010
Ex- gov. Blagojevich: 'I talk too much' (WLS)
The defense rested without calling a single witness shortly after telling the judge that Blagojevich would not take the stand.
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24 Deliberations begin
July 28, 2010
Jurors get case in Blago trial (WLS)(Video)
The fate of former governor Rod Blagojevich is now in the hands of 12 jurors. Deliberations could last days.