Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in politics and government in the state Capitol.

Trump freed Rod Blagojevich in February 2020 by commuting his prison sentence. The former governor emerged full of praise for the president, calling himself a “Trump-o-crat.” ...

It’s also higher than the 6 1/2-year sentence for ex-Gov. George Ryan, and about half of the 14 years Ryan’s successor, Rod Blagojevich, was ordered to serve.

He sentenced Rod Blagojevich to 14 years to send a message about corruption in high places. As a prosecutor he helped put the mass murderer Richard Speck in prison.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich's plan to raise big money by privatizing the state lottery raises equally big questions about how, and whether, the idea would work.

It’s the most highly anticipated sentencing in a Chicago public corruption case since former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich more than a decade ago, and U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey ...

Hot Rod Editor in Chief John McGann – all photos John McGann Hot Rod Magazine editor in Chief John McGann joins Dane Neal on WGN Radio. Hear as John shares the excitement around this annual event that ...

Rod Serling’s Forgotten Twilight Zone Follow-Up Was Cancelled After Just One Season Because It Was Too ‘Rod Serling’ for the Network 60 years ago, the legendary television writer went from ...

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Steve Bertrand has reached a career milestone: 40 years with WGN Radio. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand is known for his quick-witted commentary. He has hosted several shows including the ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — A Chicago law meant to help police track gun offenders is rarely used and even more rarely enforced, according to a new analysis by the city’s inspector general.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock about his love of roller coasters and new amusement park rides in the Midwest and across America, including Dollywood, Six Flags, Santa’s ...