Illinois Corrupt History

Do you have facts about Illinois corrupt history?! Add them here. I would love to compile an extensive list of information so that people can see just how far and wide the culture of corruption has infected this state. Post them here with a source. Thanks!

As more and more information comes out it is clear that the Blagojevich administration was operating with questionable integrity long before the Governor was re-elected. How can those political leaders who supported his re-election have missed it!?!? Is a party holding power more important than integrity, honor and truth??

Delusional?!

What do you think of the governor's post impeachment press conference last Friday in which he tried to portray himself as a persecuted public servant?

Give the people of Illinois the opportunity to choose for themselves!!

After all the hubbub with Burris today in Washington the Governor issued a statement in which he called Burris "a good and decent man with a long history of public service" and declaring that "any allegations against me should not be held against him and especially not the people of Illinois."

This is not about Burris though I think he should have had the good judgment to tell the Governor to buzz off when asked about taking the Senate seat! It’s about the arrogance of Rod Blagojevich. If the governor cared about the people of Illinois he would have never made the appointment in light of the situation.

Give the people of Illinois the opportunity to choose for themselves!!

Jesse White, please do NOT sign the Burris appointment letter!!

Every Citizen must take action to Reclaim Illinois from the clutches of corruption!

Hi, my name is Patrick J. Beaird. As a state employee and citizen of Illinois I'm sick and tired of feeling helpless as the state of Illinois has been, year after year manipulated for personal gain by the self-serving criminals we call our elected officials. First there was Governor Ryan whom I once supported and now by Governor Blagojevich who continues to hold office despite much shameful disgrace. Upon the unfolding of the Ryan mess years ago I was turned off on politics with a feeling of betrayal by someone I once thought of as an honorable public servant. Unfortunately with the election and service of Governor Blagojevich it’s clear to see that corruption remains alive and well in Illinois Government, somewhat like a cancer which has been poorly treated and continues to spread in the body. Well, enough is enough!! We can’t expect those who have in many cases themselves been tainted to clean up this mess. Every person, regardless of where they are and what they do in Illinois must act. My New Year's resolution for 2009 is to do all I can to return Honor, Integrity, Respect and Authentic Public Service to State Government! Join me and take action!! Do all you can to champion truth wherever you are. Call your state reps and demand reform, ask for the opportunity to vote for someone to replace President Elect Obama in the Senate and make it clear that you don't want the house cleaning of corrupt politicians to stop with Governor Blagojevich. Lastly, put your elected officials on notice for their own actions or the lack there of which have brought this state to the low point in which it currently sits. Take, action, make calls, demand quality representation! I welcome your comments and any opportunities to discuss and take further action.