Chicago Politics timeline
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Rod Blagojevich Begins Work as Clerk for Chicago Alderman Ed Vrdolyak
Immediately after college, Blagojevich, insinuated himself into the upper echelon of Chicago’s Democratic machine. His first job was with city... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Wins a Seat in the Illinois House of Representatives
With the backing of his influential father-in-law, Blagojevich won a seat in the Illinois House of Representatives in 1992, against an entrenched... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Elected to US House of Representatives
In 1996, Blagojevich surrendered his seat in the state house to campaign in Illinois's 5th congressional district. The district had long been... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Re-elected to US House of Representatives
In 1996, Blagojevich surrendered his seat in the state house to campaign in Illinois's 5th congressional district. The district had long been... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Accompanies Jesse Jackson on a Diplomatic Trip to Yugoslavia to Negotiate the Release of US Prisoners of War
In 1996, Blagojevich surrendered his seat in the state house to campaign in Illinois's 5th congressional district. The district had long been... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Defeats Jim Ryan to Become Governor of Illinois
How can you replace one Ryan with another Ryan and call that change? You want change? Elect a guy named Blagojevich. Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Re-elected Governor of Illinois
The Illinois gubernatorial election of 2006 occurred on November 7, 2006. The Governor of Illinois, Democrat Rod Blagojevich, won re-election for a... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 1
As Rod Blagojevich waits to find out if anyone will sell him down the river, his wife Patti was nearly swept away by a river in Costa Rica. She... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 2
Patti Blagojevich has wormed her way even further into the hearts of her "I'm a Celebrity" comrades. On last night's installment, Patti was the... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 3
Apparently navigating Illinois politics isn't all that different from life in the jungle. On last night's "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!"... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 4
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) says he's "Mr. Mom" during his wife's tenure on an NBC reality... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 5
Patti Blagojevich opened up on the two-hour episode of "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here," making the former governor out to be a political... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 12
The AP reports that Stephen has released a statement saying that he has left the Costa Rican jungle, outlasting his brother, Daniel, and... Read more
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Patti Blagojevich on "I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!": Day 13
Patti Blagojevich was finally voted off "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" after more than three weeks of campaigning for sympathy in the... Read more
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Chicago School Board President, Michael Scott, Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
The president of the Chicago Board of Education, who had served in a variety of prominent posts here over three decades, was found dead early... Read more
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Evidence in the Blagojevich Corruption Case is Stolen from Chicago Law Firm
At least one computer containing evidence in the corruption case against former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was stolen in an overnight... Read more
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Police Search for Items Stolen from Blagojevich Attorney Comes Up Empty
Police say a search of a Chicago home didn't turn up any of the items stolen from former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich)... Read more
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Blagojevich Publicly Accuses Prosecutors of Thwarting Defense
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich criticized prosecutors on Wednesday for trying to bar his lawyers from telling jurors that wiretaps... Read more
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Jury Selection Begins for Rod Blagojevich Retrial
Judge James Zagel is expected to start questioning potential jurors today for the retrial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. More than a... Read more
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Mayor Richard M. Daley Leaves Chicago City Hall for Last Time
Daley will be replaced Monday when Chicago mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel takes the oath of office. Daley left his office Friday evening in downtown... Read more
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Conclusion of Testimony in Blagojevich Retrial
Prosecutors said they will give a lengthy closing argument to rebut the ex-governor's seven days on the witness stand. Before closings and... Read more
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Jury Deliberations Begin in Blagojevich Retrial
Jurors at the retrial of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich have begun deliberating. Judge James Zagel told lawyers during a hearing on Friday... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Convicted on 17 Counts in Corruption Trial
A federal jury found former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich guilty of 17 of the 20 counts he was accused of, including those related to trying to... Read more
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Hundreds Attend Maggie Daley Wake
An hour before the start of a wake for former Chicago first lady Maggie Daley today, a line of about 100 mourners stretched from the door of the... Read more
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Blagojevich Sentencing Hearing Begins
After all his claims of innocence and facing years in prison, Rod Blagojevich let his lawyers make an admission that he has so far avoided — that... Read more