Illinois officials react to Blagojevich sentence
Springfield officials and lawmakers respond to the Chicago Democrat Rod Blagojevich receiving a 14 year federal prison term. They call the punishment fair and a message that corruption will not be tolerated, with calls for ethics reform and stricter rules for governors and lawmakers.
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Springfield
Rod Blagojevich
Chicago Democrat
Illinois
Judy Baar Topinka
Blagojevich
James Zagel
Quinn
Chicago
Dan Rutherford
Lawmakers Call for Ethics Reform After Blagojevich Case
Illinois lawmakers react to the Blagojevich sentence urging stronger ethics laws and early action to end pay to play politics. They stress public trust, accountability, and closing the chapter while noting lingering impacts and the need for transparency.
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Mike Best
Murphysboro
John Bradley
D-Marion
Blagojevich
Bradley
Sheila Simon
Carbondale
Simon
Illinois
Dave Luechtefeld
Rokanville
Ryan
Luechtefeld
Brandon Phelps
Harrisburg
Phelps
Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years for corruption in Illinois
Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich receives a 14 year prison term after a judge condemns his crimes. He apologizes to the people of Illinois, his family, and the court while prosecutors label him a habitual schemer.
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Topinka
Gary Forby
D-Benton
Blagojevich
Forby
Lisa Madigan
Chicago
Illinois
Pat Quinn
Rose
Mike Jacobs
East Moline
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Jacobs
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Zagel
Pany
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Robert
U.S
Reid Schar
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Sandra Smith
Ed Wagoner
Crook Eounty
Eferee Debbie Dilschiager Keelin
Lynette Miller
Boston
Senate
U.S. Senate
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