CHICAGO — Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was arrested Tuesday on charges of conspiring to get financial benefits through his authority to appoint a U.S. senator to fill the vacancy left by Barack Obama's election as president. According to a federal criminal complaint, Blagojevich also was charged with illegally threatening to withhold state assistance to Tribune Co., the owner of the Chicago Tribune, in the sale of Wrigley Field. In return for state assistance, Blagojevich allegedly wanted members of the paper's editorial board who had been critical of him fired. A 76-page FBI affidavit said the 51-year-old Democratic governor was intercepted on court-authorized wiretaps over the last month conspiring to sell or trade the vacant Senate seat for personal benefits for himself and his wife, Patti. The affidavit said Blagojevich discussed getting a substantial salary for himself at a nonprofit foundation or an organization affiliated with labor unions. It said that Blagojevich also talked about getting his wife placed on corporate boards where she might get $150,000 a year in director's fees. He also allegedly discussed getting campaign funds for himself or possibly a post in the president's cabinet or an ambassadorship once he left the governor's office. Illinois Governor...
Mendenhall runs over Wisconsin Rashard...
A clip from the best musical ever made (you might disagree if you happen to actually like musicals though) - The Blues Brothers Illinois nazis. I...
Speech by Jeremy Scahill author of Blackwater - The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army. JoDavies County, Illinois May 15, 2007 Blackwater...
The most exciting game ever...Illinois goes to Final Four! If you don't have anything nice to say about this video or this game, then please keep your two cents out!!! No room for Illini haters here.... Arizona Vs. Illinois
1988 05 17 - Palacio de Deportes, Barcelona, Spain FZ, Ike Willis, Mike Keneally, Scott Thunes, Chad Wackerman, Ed Mann, Bobby Martin, Bruce Fowler, Walt Fowler, Paul Carman, Albert Wing, Kurt McGettrick. Frank Zappa - The...
New Converse-Dwyane Wade commercial for WADE 3 signature shoe. Spot was inspired by a letter Wade wrote to describe his journey in the game of basketball. Converse - Dwyane...
An Illinois House committee is discussing whether Gov. Rod Blagojevich should be impeached. Blagojevich has been accused of trying to sell Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat. (Dec. 16) Illinois House...
www.PrairieStormMedia.com Celebration on the University of Illinois campus following the election of Barack Obama as the next President of the United State of America. Video by: Andrew Pritchard www.PrairieStormMedia.com Obama...
A defiant Ill. Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he has no intention of resigning. He's accused of trying to sell the appointment to fill the Senate seat left vacant by Barack Obama. (Dec. 19) Illinois...
Illinois governor halts business with Bank of America By David Edwards Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich ordered all state agencies to stop doing business with Bank of America. Blagojevich hopes the move will pressure Bank of America to assist workers staging a sit-in at a Chicago factory. Republic Windows Doors company ceased operations after the bank ended its line of credit. This video is from CNN.com, broadcast Dec. 8, 2008. Illinois governor...
Michigan 27, Illinois 17. Michigan overcame a 14-3 first-half defict to win this game in Champaign. Mario Manningham had 9 catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns (one from Adrian Arrington, who also caught three passes for 58 yards and a touchdown). Carlos Brown went 25-113, his career high. Brandent Englemon had 11 tackles, and Chris Graham had 2.5 TFLs and a sack. 2007 Michigan...
The Arch Rivalry was back at the center of attention again on August 30, 2008. Missouri once again jumped out to a big lead and held off an Illinois comeback to start the season 1-0 in a 52-42 win. This marks the first time since 1978 that Missouri has started the season by defeating a ranked opponent. Mizzou vs...
Illinois lawmakers launched an unprecedented impeachment inquiry Tuesday against embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who showed no sign of going down without a fight. (Dec. 16) Illinois...
What's wrong, and how we can fix it. Illinois October...
RFD TV Show Direct TV, Ch 379, about the Rock Island Farmall plant which is being torn down. Max Armstrong interviewed people like Spike O'Dell (radio personality) and former workers and buyers of Farmall tractors. They had a parade of the restored old tractors run through the assembly line area (50 acres where they made up to 350 tractors a day) for one last time. Great Program! Kind of sad, but brings back a lot of good memories about a time of American workers sense of pride, prosperity, and Rock Island,...
One of the best come back games in NCAA Tournament History. Illinois/Arizona '05
http://www.ourhonordefend.com Illinois enters a world of pain in the 1995 matchup between the Fighting Illini and Ohio State. While the story line entering the game was Terry Glenn's injury, Illinois' top 10 defense, and John Cooper's 1-6 record against Illinois, the story line after the game was Eddie George's record setting day. In this game, he surpassed Keith Byars' game record rushing total in 1984 (coincidentally also against Illinois) and became the first (and so far only) Buckeye tailback to surpass 300yds rushing in a single game. In this compilation of the game's highlights, I draw most attention to the offense (and specifically: Eddie George) since Illinois' offense was rather crappy. That's not to diminish the efforts of the defensive line (Vrabel, Finkes in particular) in dominating Illinois, just that, for brevity's sake, I needed to dedicate most time to the offense as it was the story of the day 1995: Ohio State...
Illinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich taken into Federal Custody this morning 12/9/08 Illinois Governor...
The Arkansas Razorbacks open the season with a hard fought win against the Western Illinois Leathernecks 28-24. Arkansas was led by senior quarterback Casey Dick who passed for over 300 yards and rushed for 2 touchdowns to make coach Bobby Petrino successful in his Razorback coaching debut. Arkansas...
My goal with this video is to inspire other Ron Paul supporters to go out and join the fun with the Meet Up groups. Illinois Ron Paul supporters had an amazing turn out at the straw poll. We also had a lot of fun and a great rally. Lets keep up the momentum. Illinois Straw...
Frank Zappa and his band playing The Illinois Enema Bandit at the Palladium in NYC, during the Halloween show, 1981-10-31. Frank Zappa - lead guitar, lead vocals, band leader Ray White - rythm guitar, vocals Steve Vai - guitar, sitar Tommy Mars - keyboards Bobby Martin - keyboards, saxophone, vocals Ed Mann - percussion Scott Thunes - bass Chad Wackerman - drums Frank Zappa - The...
Bobby Rush -- the man who delivered a stunning electoral setback to President-elect Barack Obama in 2000 -- responds to Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's appointment of Roland Burris to fill the United States Senate seat being vacated by Obama as Obama heads to the White House. Rush mentions that Burris would represent the only current African-American United States senator, and that Illinois has produced two former African-American senators. He also remarks that no member of the Senate will want to go on record as seeking the denial of Obama's seat to another would-be African-American senator. Bobby Rush --...
The Ill. factory where workers held a sit-in after being informed they were laid off and would not get 60 days pay has filed for bankruptcy. Republic Windows and Doors said the bankruptcy filing for liquidation was a requirement of its creditor. (Dec. 16) Illinois Window...

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