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PI Original
by Josh Kalven
2:48pm
Sun Jan 25, 2009
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Blagojevich: "I Thought About Mandela, Dr. King, And Ghandi"

Rod Blagojevich

You may have read about these comments by Gov. Blagojevich from an interview with NBC's Today in which he recalls his thoughts on the day he was arrested.  Now watch them:

In addition to the airing of the Today interview, Blagojevich is currently scheduled to appear ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:57pm
Sat Jan 24, 2009

A Republic Windows Redux In Western Pennsylvania

Labor

Following the resolution of the Republic Windows dispute last month, we noted this warning to the business community from Chicago Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Roper:

“I’d be the first to say to companies that what you
saw with workers at Republic will ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
6:39pm
Fri Jan 23, 2009

U.S. Senate Passes Ledbetter Act

Congress

In recent weeks, we've been tracking the Republican congressional delegation's opposition to the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which strengthens our employment discrimination laws.  After passing the House (without the votes of GOP Reps. Mark
Kirk, Don Manzullo, Peter Roskam...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
6:14pm
Fri Jan 23, 2009

The Working Family Stimulus

Congress

Yesterday, the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released state-by-state estimates for the portions of the House stimulus plan "that will affect low- and moderate-income Americans."  While expansive infrastructure spending is crucial to create jobs, the ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
6:04pm
Fri Jan 23, 2009

Genson Out As Blagojevich's Defense Attorney

Rod Blagojevich

This morning on WLS, Gov. Blagojevich had the following to say about Ed Genson, his lead criminal defense attorney:

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BLAGOJEVICH: I should point out how blessed I am to have a legal team that's led by the legendary Ed Genson who is considered by many ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
2:15pm
Fri Jan 23, 2009

Free Press Covers Our YouTube Dispute With Fox Chicago

YouTube dispute

Today, Free Press' "Media Minutes" podcast covered our dispute with Fox Chicago regarding the use of their content on YouTube.  Listen below:

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At the moment, all I can say about the dispute is that Levy has been in contact with Fox Televisions ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
12:11pm
Fri Jan 23, 2009
4 comments

IL-5: The Latest From The Race To Replace Rahm (UPDATED)

IL-5

Earlier this week, the filing period for the 5th Congressional District special election came to an end with 26 candidates in the race (15 Democrats, 6 Republicans, and 5 Greens). But will that many end up on the ballot? Thanks to the petition challenging process, probably ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
11:45am
Fri Jan 23, 2009

The Reimbursement Ripple Effect

State Legislature

The Tribune’s Judith Graham touched off
an interesting debate last week when she took note that nearly 300,000
Illinois children continue to fall between the cracks of Illinois’ All
Kids health care program. The SouthtownStar delved deeper into the problem yesterday, ...

PI Original
by Josh Kalven
10:32am
Fri Jan 23, 2009
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Blagojevich Media Blitz Begins (UPDATED)

Rod Blagojevich

This morning, Gov. Rod Blagojevich showed up on WLS' Don Wade & Roma to discuss his complaints about the Senate impeachment trial.  It appears this may be the first of several media appearances he plans on making in the coming days, with the Sun-Times' Michael Sneed ...