Topic: Tony Rezko

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Want to be Obama's neighbor? You can for $899,000 (and a security check).

A vacant lot next to President Obama’s home in Chicago hit the market this week. But to get a showing of the lot, prospective buyers must submit information to the Secret Service.

Rod Blagojevich sentencing: Does he deserve at least 15 years in prison?

Rod Blagojevich, former governor of Illinois, appears in court Tuesday for sentencing. Prosecutors are pushing for a 15- to 20-year sentence, and they have the upper hand, experts say. 

Rod Blagojevich should get 15 to 20 years: Prosecutors

Rod Blagojevich: In arguing for a sentence that would be one of the longest for corruption in Illinois' sordid political history, prosecutors said Blagojevich — convicted, among other things, of trying to sell or trade the U.S. Senate seat once held by President Barack Obama — deserved more than two other figures now in prison.

A Daley for a White House job? Critics lash out at 'Chicago Machine.'

Word that William Daley is Obama's top choice for chief of staff, to replace fellow Chicagoan Rahm Emanuel, have fed the line that the 'Chicago Machine' is taking over Washington.

Five Senate races to watch

The political turmoil of 2010 has led to a number of close Senate races, with control of the upper chamber possibly in the balance. Here are five of the closest, most interesting, hardest-fought Senate races of this election cycle.

Rod Blagojevich 'silly,' but not a criminal, defense says

The defense lawyer for former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich waved his arms, shouted, and worked up a sweat in a rowdy closing argument Tuesday. Jury deliberations begin Wednesday.

Rod Blagojevich on the witness stand: a high-risk legal strategy

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is expected to testify soon on his own behalf in his seven-week corruption trial. The strategy has its risks, but the defense may be hoping the tough-talking politician can win over jurors.

Six revelations about former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich

The prosecution's document detailing charges, released Wednesday, show Rod Blagojevich's power plays started the moment he took office as Illinois governor. His wife and influence peddler Antoin 'Tony' Rezko are alleged to be involved, too.

The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama

New Yorker editor David Remnick examines Barack Obama’s unprecedented political odyssey.

GOP picks Bill Brady to challenge Illinois governor Quinn

Both incumbent Governor Pat Quinn and GOP candidate Illinois Sen. Bill Brady won their primary races by slim margins. The race to fill President Obama's former US Senate seat will be hard-fought as well.

In fight for Illinois Senate seat, both sides already dealing blows

The Illinois Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama stands a decent chance of going to a Republican, analysts say. Who won last night?

Illinois primary: how the Scott Brown win has changed strategies

Illinois has been a reliably Democratic state, but the Scott Brown victory in Massachusetts has changed political assumptions.

Admissions scandal brings down University of Illinois president

B. Joseph White set to resign over system of preferences for politically connected applicants.

Illinois corruption includes state's largest school systems

The University of Illinois and Chicago's best public schools are charged with granting admission to children of donors and the well-connected.

A blow for Illinois's Blagojevich in corruption case

Under threat of lengthy jail time, his former chief of staff agreed on Wednesday to be a prosecution witness.

Feds arrest Illinois governor for corruption

Blagojevich ‘corruptly used his office,’ US says after a wiretap probe.

McCain makes his closing arguments

Behind in the polls and in key swing states, he throws everything he can at Obama.

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McCain grasps for critical red states with 8 days to go

McCain aims for crucial senior vote

Obama now leads in states with many older voters.

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Biden: "McCain campaign is on the ropes"

McCain and Obama campaigns go negative in home stretch

With a month to Election Day, the presidential candidates go after unsavory connections in each other’s past.

McCain seeks to shift race’s focus

Tuesday’s debate is a chance to regain campaign momentum.

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McCain, Obama and how many homes?

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Clinton victories in Texas and Ohio give McCain time to craft his message

While the Democrats battle, McCain can see which attacks are effective.