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Topic: Michael Madigan
Illinois Governor Impeachment
Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan speaks with members of the House voted 114-1 to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich in house chambers at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield on January 9, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mark Cowan)

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Madigan asked to respond to Burris case
Madigan asked to respond to Burris case
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 28 (UPI) -- Politicians say they want to know why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has yet to take action against U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, D-Ill.
Ill. House could vote on gov next week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Jan. 2 (UPI) -- The Illinois House of Representatives could be voting on the impeachment of Gov. Rod Blagojevich as soon as next week.
Ill. House OKs impeachment proceedings
Ill. House OKs impeachment proceedings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The Illinois House voted 113-0 Monday to open impeachment proceedings against Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who faces federal corruption charges.
Business as usual for Blagojevich
Business as usual for Blagojevich
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 (UPI) -- Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, charged with multiple counts of corruption, went to work as usual at the state office building in Chicago Wednesday.
How will Obama seat be filled?
How will Obama seat be filled?
CHICAGO, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Illinois legislative leaders Tuesday said they would convene in emergency session to deal with the fallout from the arrest of Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Speaker's memo is impeachment 'how-to'
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 11 (UPI) -- The speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives is instructing legislative candidates how to call for impeachment proceedings against the state's governor.
Recall plan advances in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., April 9 (UPI) -- The Illinois House of Representatives has approved a measure that would allow the recall of governors.
Daughter asked to rule on conflict issue
CHICAGO, July 25 (UPI) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been asked to rule on whether her father -- House Speaker Michael Madigan -- is guilty of a conflict of interest.
New Ill. primary date made official
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 21 (UPI) -- A bill moving the 2008 Illinois primary election up by nearly a month was signed into law by Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Ill. urinals send funds down the drain
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., May 19 (UPI) -- A major restoration of the Illinois House and Senate chambers in the state capital of Springfield raised eyebrows when it was revealed urinals cost $950 each.
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“ I think it is a constitutional question. I don't think it is a question of the personality of the person that occupies the governor's office today. It is a constitutional issue. That is why I voted no, ”
Recall plan advances in Illinois
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“ We're looking at the restoration of a landmark space that serves as sort of the office for 200 or 300 people on a daily basis when the Legislature is in session and a visitors' destination for tens of thousands, ”
Ill. urinals send funds down the drain
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“ It'll help him in terms of the delegate count and in the national media reporting on who's ahead and who's behind, ”
Ill. speaker suggests earlier 2008 primary
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“ I know no Illinoisan would want commercial signage slapped on the Statehouse or any diminishment of any Lincoln sites. But at the same time, there might be a worthwhile plan to come forward in this difficult budget time. We continue to look for creative ways to provide services. ”
Illinois proposes naming rights plan
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