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Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for political corruption included trying to sell the Senate seat vacated by then president-elect Barack Obama.

Senh: Finally, a conclusion to this blatant misuse of power and corruption in state congress. Rod Blagojevich deserved every year of that sentence. Of course, I bet this won't scare any future lawmakers from trying to use their positions for financial gain.

After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich

Rod Blagojevich was clearly the ringleader of the schemes for which he was convicted, a federal judge said Tuesday at the sentencing hearing for the ousted Illinois governor on corruption charges that include trying to sell or trade an appointment to President Barack Obama's former Senate seat....

Jury Finds Blagojevich Guilty of Corruption

A jury on Monday convicted Rod R. Blagojevich, the former governor of Illinois, of trying to personally benefit from his role in selecting a replacement for President Obama in the United States Senate.

It's official: By 193 votes, Sen. Bill Brady is Republican nominee for governor

State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is the Republican nominee for governor. Brady ended up topping state Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) by 193 votes, according to final, official results of the Feb. 2 primary certified this morning by the Illinois Board of Elections.

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Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption

After crime, punishment awaits ex-Gov. Blagojevich

Jury Finds Blagojevich Guilty of Corruption

It's official: By 193 votes, Sen. Bill Brady is Republican nominee for governor