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Tuesday, July 27, 2010  Rod Blagojevich's defense attorney could find himself behind bars even as he works to keep the former Illinois governor out of prison.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010  Rod Blagojevich stood up in court Wednesday and told the judge the opposite of what he has been saying for months. He now says that he will not testify in his own defense.

Thursday, June 17, 2010  Follow the money. That's what jurors are being asked to do at the corruption trial of Rod Blagojevich.

Tuesday, June 08, 2010  Rod Blagojevich sought to use his power as governor to get benefits for himself and his inner circle through "a series of illegal shakedowns," a federal prosecutor said Tuesday at his corruption trial.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  Like a candidate still running for office, a smiling and jovial Rod Blagojevich waded into the crowd — making upbeat statements, hugging and shaking hands with supporters holding signs.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010  Judge rejects request to delay start of Blagojevich corruption trial; set to begin June 3

Friday, February 05, 2010  Blagojevich charged in fresh corruption indictment; prosecutors hoping to avoid trial delay

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Federal judge approves release of taped conversation between Burris, Blagojevich's brother

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Former Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleads not guilty to federal corruption charges

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Pat Quinn has been sworn in as Illinois' new governor.

Thursday, January 29, 2009  Blagojevich was ousted from office Thursday by the state Senate, which also voted to disqualify him from holding public office in Illinois in the future.

Saturday, January 10, 2009  Gov. Rod Blagojevich was impeached Friday by Illinois lawmakers furious that he turned state government into a "freak show," setting the stage for an unprecedented trial in the state Senate that could get him thrown out of office.

Monday, December 29, 2008  Fitzgerald says disclosing four calls wouldn't interfere with the ongoing criminal investigation.

Friday, December 19, 2008  The embattled governor is expected to make his first substantial public comment since his arrest last week on federal corruption charges.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008  The attorney for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich wants some lawmakers removed from the panel that will recommend whether the governor should be impeached.