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Blagojevich case goes to jury

Rod Blagojevich leaves court after closing arguments at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Tribune)

Blagojevich case goes to the jury

Whether Rod Blagojevich is a slippery liar who corrupted the state's highest office or just a politician who was innocently thinking out loud when he allegedly tried to sell a U.S. Senate seat is now up to a federal jury to decide.

Split verdict in terror trial in Chicago

Chicago businessman Tahawwur Rana is guilty of Denmark plot but not guilty of aiding the Mumbai attacks

A Chicago businessman was convicted Thursday in one of the most significant terror cases ever tried in Chicago, but the jury acquitted him of the most serious charge — that he aided a plotter in the deadly 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Gingrich chaos: Campaign staff resigns, but he's still in race

Feds: Mob hit man got priest to pass notes

Top Dem women dodge call on whether Weiner should resign

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Bats come alive in White Sox's 9-4 triumph

Citigroup: Hackers accessed data of 200,000 customers

Soto and Colvin come through to help Cubs to 4-3 victory

Alabama passes toughest illegal-immigration law yet

Sarah Palin's Alaska emails set for release

TribU: Lessons for Life

How to impress at your new job

How to impress at your new job

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Readers relate to bully issue

Readers relate to bully issue

Everyone has a bullying story to share in response to our story about 'Finding Kind.' So why is this such a big problem?

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In order to revive the nation's economy, Congress believes higher education institutions play a crucial role.

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  • If Blago walks, thank real boss hogs

    As Blagojevich twists in wind, Daleys and Madigans are doing just fine, thanks

    Kass: The jurors are from Illinois, and they must know that it wasn't Blagojevich who got fat from Illinois politics, it was the Daleys and the Madigans.

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Benny Kass

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John Kass

John Kass

As Blagojevich twists in wind, Daleys and Madigans are doing just fine, thanks - June 10, 2011

Gail MarksJarvis

Gail MarksJarvis

Be careful about getting lulled into structured mess - June 10, 2011

Mark Pearlstein

Mark Pearlstein

No justification for board racking up travel expenses - June 10, 2011

Mary Ellen Podmolik

Mary Ellen Podmolik

Plan for Transformation a tough sell in weak market - June 10, 2011

Janet Portman

Janet Portman

Stopping check a risky route to get out of lease - June 10, 2011

Phil Rosenthal

Phil Rosenthal

Fired Sun-Times critic Paige Wiser 'ashamed' for made-up details in review - June 10, 2011

Mary Schmich

Mary Schmich

Readers offer their summer etiquette tips - June 10, 2011

Mary Umberger

Mary Umberger

Outlook for condo prices not as bleak - June 10, 2011

Jen Weigel

Jen Weigel

Readers relate to bully issue - June 10, 2011

Eric Zorn

Eric Zorn

Keeping it simple for the Blagojevich jury - June 10, 2011