A federal judge today set a tentative sentencing date of Oct. 6 for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Cook County jail inmates cleaning animal shelterInmates are working at a shelter on the West Side — the first time officials have allowed inmates to do such chores. Quinn adviser fined for political activity from state phoneSPRINGFIELD -- A senior adviser to Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has been fined $500 for sending a political email from a state cellphone. |