Former Illinois Gov. Blagojevich Appears in Court for a Hearing in Chicago
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich leaves Federal Court after a hearing in his criminal case in Chicago on April 21, 2009. U.S. District Judge James Zagel refused to modify terms of Blagojevich's bail to allow him to travel to Costa Rica to star in a reality television show. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)
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CHICAGO, Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Prosecutors say they're worried former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plans to appear on the "Celebrity Apprentice" show may affect his corruption trial.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Sen. Roland W. Burris, D-Ill., is viewed by some to be a potential key player in the national healthcare debate, political observers say.
CHICAGO, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will go head-to-head with Donald Trump as a contestant on Trump's "Celebrity Apprentice" next season, sources say.
CHICAGO, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- The suicide of a key witness won't harm efforts to defend former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich against federal fraud and racketeering charges, his lawyer says.
CHICAGO, Sept. 15 (UPI) -- Chris Kelly, the former fundraiser for ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, attempted suicide last Tuesday, four days before his fatal overdose, officials said.
CHICAGO, Sept. 13 (UPI) -- Christopher Kelly, the chief fundraiser for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has died of an apparent aspirin overdose, Chicago police said.
