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The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn waves to the crowd at an assembly at Collinsville High School on Friday to honor several people who saved a life in December. Tim Vizer, The Associated Press

Quinn orders spending cuts

By Christopher Wills • February 11, 2009
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich waves after talking to the media outside of his Chicago home Thursday. Blagojevich was thrown out of office Thursday without a single lawmaker rising in his defense, ending a nearly two-month crisis that erupted with Jeff Roberson, The Associated Press

Gov. Rod Blagojevich booted from office

By Christopher Wills • January 30, 2009
One of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's quotes is displayed as evidence during the second day of his impeachment trial in the Illinois senate in Springfield, Ill. on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Senators listened to secretly recorded conversations in which Blagojevich appears to talk about pressuring people for campaign donations. (AP Photo/The Chicago Tribune, Michael Tercha) **CHICAGO LOCALS OUT, ROCKFORD REGISTER STAR OUT, MAGS OUT, NO SALES, TV OUT**

FBI tapes played for Ill. impeachment trial

By Christopher Wills • January 28, 2009
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich speaks to reporters after making an appearance on the television program "The View" on Monday in New York. Mary Altaffer, The Associated Press

Ill. Senate begins trial as governor hits TV shows

By Christopher Wills • January 27, 2009

Illinois legislators focus on ousting governor

By Christopher Wills • December 12, 2008

Questions answered on Illinois’ large budget crisis

By Christopher Wills • December 1, 2008

Legislation to ban donations Blagojevich receives pending his signature

By Christopher Wills • July 23, 2008

State house votes to reverse $480 million in cuts

By Christopher Wills • July 16, 2008

Analysis: Lawmakers avoid tough decisions on new budget

By Christopher Wills • June 2, 2008
Mike Jordan, Richton Park, Ill., takes notes after talking to a potential Iowa caucus goer while campaigning for his friend, Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Friday, Nov. 7, 2007. Jordan, an insurance agen David Lienemann, The Associated Press

Obama pitches undecided voters in Iowa; seeks converts for his cause

By Christopher Wills • December 30, 2007

Illinois, pharmacists make deal on ‘Plan B’

By Christopher Wills • October 11, 2007

Legislators continue state budget fight, begin hearings to reverse governor’s cuts

By Christopher Wills • September 13, 2007

Blagojevich defends budget cuts as ‘moral’ choices

By Christopher Wills • August 29, 2007

Blagojevich’s new budget cuts raise questions about motives

By Christopher Wills • August 27, 2007

Illinois surpasses 20-day mark without a budget

By Christopher Wills • August 21, 2007

Budget decision now formally in Ill. governor’s hands

By Christopher Wills • August 14, 2007

Lawmakers back Blagojevich into corner as budget debate persists

By Christopher Wills • August 13, 2007

Illinois officials miss another deadline in budget stalemate

By Christopher Wills • August 9, 2007
Seth Perlman

House OKs possible Illinois budget despite governor’s concerns

By Christopher Wills • August 9, 2007

Short of money, Illinois lawmakers again look to casinos

By Christopher Wills • August 8, 2007

Blagojevich takes time on rate relief

By Christopher Wills • August 3, 2007

As Illinois lawmakers pursue budget, governor issues warning

By Christopher Wills • August 2, 2007

Family illness gives aide a personal stake in health debate

By Christopher Wills • July 31, 2007

Illinois OKs incentives to land high-tech coal project

By Christopher Wills • July 31, 2007

Ill. governor, lawmakers set new record for futility

By Christopher Wills • July 25, 2007

Blagojevich’s absence incites party dissension

By Christopher Wills • July 6, 2007

Illinois House approves temporary budget

By Christopher Wills • June 28, 2007
Governor race heats up as debate sparks accusations on both sides

Governor race heats up as debate sparks accusations on both sides

By Christopher Wills • October 3, 2006
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