Chris Fusco

Reporter, Chicago Sun-Times

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Reporter for the Chicago Sun Times, covering state government

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The Illinois legislature will convene tomorrow to deal with  Governor Rod Blagojevich , who faces  criminal charges  for putting Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat up for sale.

Governor Blagojevich Likely to Face Impeachment

The Illinois legislature will convene tomorrow to deal with Governor Rod Blagojevich , who faces criminal charges for putting Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat up for sale.

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