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Daley Lukewarm on Vallas' Return

The former CPS chief Paul Vallas reportedly plans to run for Cook County Board President in 2010.

Posted on 2.4.2009
Is Blago Eligible for Unemployment?

After Rod Blagojevich was removed from office, WBEZ's Ben Calhoun got to wondering if the former Governor could apply for unemployment insurance. Here's what he found out.

Posted on 1.30.2009
State Financial Problems Loom for Quinn

As new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn takes the reins of power, he's immediately confronted by a long list of finacial problems in state government. WBEZ's Ben Calhoun spoke with Laurence Msall, who's president of the Civic Federation, one of the state's leading watchdog groups. Msall broke down what Quinn's challenges will be.

Posted on 1.30.2009
Blagojevich and the Politics of Diversion

If you turned on a radio, a television or cracked open a newspaper earlier this week, there’s a good chance you caught Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. In an attempt to overshadow his own impeachment trial in the Illinois state legislature the governor went on a national media blitz. Blagojevich’s attempt to divert attention from controversy was not a new strategy. WBEZ’s Ben Calhoun reports that in less public ways, Blagojevich has been using similar tactics for years.

Posted on 1.29.2009
Bus Number Ten Part II: The Saga Continues

Bus #10 returns home from Washington D.C.

Posted on 1.22.2009
The Saga of Bus Number Ten

A group of Chicagoans bent on getting to Washington had their plans bent a little.

Posted on 1.20.2009
Inauguration Bus Trip Hits Snag

WBEZ's Ben Calhoun is traveling by bus to Washington D.C. for Barack Obama's inauguration.

Posted on 1.19.2009
Blagojevich Lawyer to Skip Impeachment Trial

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's lead criminal defense attorney Ed Genson says he will not attend Blagojevich's upcoming impeachment trial in the state senate.

Posted on 1.16.2009
Chicagoans Clamor for Inauguration Trip

Turns out, lots of Illinois residents looking to make their way to Washington have been funneled into the office of one Chicago Congressman, and more specially, one congressional staffer.

Posted on 1.16.2009
Burris Takes Victory Lap at City Council

Ben Calhoun and Melba Lara chat about the visit.

Posted on 1.13.2009
Blagojevich Says Impeachment 'Foregone Conclusion'

Governor Rod Blagojevich speaks about being impeached by the IL House of Representatives.

Posted on 1.9.2009
Governor Blagojevich Impeached

The Illinois House could vote as early as today to impeach Gov. Blagojevich.

Posted on 1.9.2009
Burris Denies Quid Pro Quo

Roland Burris got a grilling from Illinois state lawmakers this afternoon.

Posted on 1.8.2009
Illinois State Lawmakers Will Recommend Blagojevich Be Impeached

An committee of Illinois state lawmakers considering impeachment for Blagojevich has issued a preliminary report. That report recommends Blagojevich be "impeached for cause."

Posted on 1.8.2009
Illinois Secretary of State Says Burris Appointment Rests on Senate, Not Him

Senate leaders put the Burris appointment on the shoulders of Secretary of State Jesse White, saying he didn't sign Burris' certification so Burris could not take Illinois' vacant senate seat. White says his signature isn't necessary, and the future of the Burris appointment is in the hands of senators.

Posted on 1.7.2009
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