Zondra Hughes: Mr. Burris Goes to Washington (Finally)
The debacle is over.
"Bla-Go": Hear The Winner Of RedEye’s Blago Song Contest
Keith Harrison doesn’t know everything about politics, but he does know catchy melodies, which is part of the reason his song “Bla-Go” won RedEye’s G-Rod songwriting contest.
Lt. Gov. Quinn Outlines Illinois Government Clean Up Plan
CHICAGO — Illinois Lt.
Charles D. Ellison: Uneasy Times for Black Politicos
The (dis) appointment of Roland Burris appears to spin out of unnecessary control at every speeding moment of the news cycle, even as Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Illinois chum/senior Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) fail to see the full reality of it. Talking heads continue to spin numerous scenarios, each one as plausible and astonishing given the horrifically simple nature of the whole affair.
Blagojevich Impeachment: Gov. Swears In Senate, Then Members Begin His Trial
A surreal scenario is expected to play out Wednesday in the Illinois Senate: Against a ceremonial backdrop of pomp and circumstance, Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich will preside over the swearing-in of the very same lawmakers whose first order of business will be to consider whether to dump him from office.
Arne Duncan’s Final Chicago Move: Consolidate 25 Schools
In his last major act before heading to Washington as President-elect Barack Obama’s pick for education secretary, outgoing Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan wants to close or consolidate 25 “under-performing” or under-enrolled schools, the Chicago Sun-Times has learned. The proposal — which Duncan plans to unveil Wednesday — would be the largest wave of school closings in Chicago in one year since Mayor Daley gave the schools chief the authority through the “Renaissance 2010″ initiative to replace 70 underperforming schools with 100 new schools by 2010
Burris Could Win Election In 2010: Rich Miller
There’s been a lot of talk lately that Roland Burris can’t possibly win a full term if he’s seated in the United States Senate. I’m not 100 percent convinced, so please allow me a few contrarian thoughts.
The Wire: Five Seasons/Five Minutes
With Rod Blagojevich reminding me so vividly of Clay Davis , and Baltimore’s Mayor in real life, Sheila Dixon, getting indicted on twelve counts, including theft and perjury charges , I might as well double down on The Wire and put up this YouTube that’s been burning up the web lately.
BLAGOJEVICH IMPEACHED: What Happens Now? (WATCH VOTE)
In an unprecedented action, the Illinois House voted 114-0 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich Friday
BLAGOJEVICH IMPEACHMENT: House Voting Today
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