CLTV Local News: Blagojevich Archives

I'm A Viewer, Get My TV Out Of Here!

It's wasn't the first time we've seen Patti Blagojevich on television.

But instead of reading to children or cutting a ribbon to open a hospital, Mrs. Blago was eating a tarantula and chatting with Spencer and Heidi Pratt from the Hills.

Yes, folks, I watched (some of) "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!" on Monday night.

It was interesting. It was amusing. It was embarassing.

Did you watch the show? What did you think?

I'll be interested to see what the ratings were for Chicago.

Posted by Sean Lewis on June 1, 2009 8:41 PM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (0)

The Wrath of Roland

I’m not a political reporter, but I occasionally cover politics. I’ve talked to Roland Burris numerous times over the past two years and he always seemed like a genial person – and an honest person, at least by Chicago standards.

But this morning, I saw a very different side of the man who is now the junior senator from Illinois.

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Posted by Regina Waldroup on May 27, 2009 4:30 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: Blago's Hollywood Debut

Caught on Camera!

Our former governor, Rod Blagojevich, suspended in mid-air as cameras rolled in Los Angeles Thursday.

It's apparently part of the NBC Reality Show that a federal judge this week said he couldn't leave the country to be a part of.

Now Blago says there may be another way to be a part of the show afterall.

Watch the video. Then tell us, is Blago doing this to make money for his family and defense fund or is he just hanging by more than just a legal wire these days?

Posted by Sean Lewis on April 23, 2009 10:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Blago TV Could Still Become Reality

Rod Blagojevich might appear on an NBC reality tv show after all.
A federal judge refuses to allow the ex-governor to travel to Costa Rica to appear on "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" Blagojevich revealed on the "Today" show he could still play a role in the program although we probably won't get to see him eat a bug.

That got me and some of my co-workers thinking-- would we really watch Blago TV?
We might SAY we're tired of seeing Blagojevich's antics, but would our curiosity get the best of us?

Posted by Judy Wang on April 23, 2009 3:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Rod Blagojevich's Reality TV Dreams Dashed

Former Governor Rod Blagojevich is desperate for some cash. He's been unemployed since January, when he was booted from office, and his legal bills are surely mounting. So now he's looking to cash in on his pseudo-fame.

The indicted Blagojevich was in court this morning asking for his travel restrictions to be lifted so he could jet off to the lush jungles of Costa Rica and participate in a "Survivor"-style reality show called "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here."

But the judge denied his request.

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Posted by Regina Waldroup on April 21, 2009 12:47 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Blago's Fiscal Woes

Some say when the feds are done with Rod Blagojevich former Governor George Ryan may look like a boy scout.

But it'll be a few years before that happens.

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Posted by Carlos Hernandez Gomez on April 14, 2009 4:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Blago's Fiscal Woes

Some say when the feds are done with Rod Blagojevich former Governor George Ryan may look like a boy scout.

But it'll be a few years before that happens.

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Posted by Carlos Hernandez Gomez on April 14, 2009 4:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: Blago's Disney Vacation!

Just minutes before Former Governor Rod Blagojevich was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday, a television reporter from Orlando got into the Disney hotel where he is vacationing with his family.

My question for you: Was this news or an invasion of privacy?

Posted by Sean Lewis on April 2, 2009 9:09 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: Durbin calls on Burris to resign from Senate seat

Sometimes you have to wonder why Illinois politics, specifically Chicago politics, has a bad reputation.

Oh wait, I know. It's because we prove the saying a few bad apples spoil the bunch.

Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) said for the first time in public that if he were Senator Roland Burris (D-IL) he would step down.

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Posted by Sean Lewis on February 24, 2009 9:49 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

Video: What's Next?

It's over. Blagojevich is out and Quinn is in. However, we cannot afford to rest now. The State of Illinois faces some big challenges both financial and political and it is important that we act quickly with prudent decisions. This is why CLTV will be closely following the moves of brand new Governor Quinn as well as the rest of our public officials. It is important that these officials work for the people and the state of Illinois.

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Posted by CLTV Local News on January 30, 2009 9:05 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Live: Blagojevich Impeachment Trial

Watch Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial live on CLTV today and throughout the rest of its duration. Todays coverage starts at 9:30 A.M. and will run through the afternoon. CLTV is commited to keeping you as up to date as possible on current events, that is why we broadcast as many live events as we can. Make sure to tune in to see if the Senate will decide when they will vote.

If you miss anything just go to our website to see the best parts or the whole trial unedited.

Have something to say about the impeachment trial? Join Garrard McClendon each night at 6:30 and 9:30 to give your opinion on GML.

Posted by CLTV Local News on January 28, 2009 9:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBacks (0)

Blagojevich: Convincing?

Is the Governor's media blitz making you feel that he is in fact innocent and a victim of wrongful prosecution or does it make him look even more guilty than he did before? For some people if they were guilty the last place they would want to be is getting grilled by every journalist out there, but Governor Blagojevich is a much smoother talker than most people plus he seems to yearn for living on the edge. We want to know what you think and remember you can see all the live coverage of the Senate Impeachment trial on CLTV and if you miss it live you can see the unedited video here at CLTV.com.

Posted by CLTV Local News on January 27, 2009 10:36 AM | Permalink | Comments (6) | TrackBacks (0)

Watch Impeachment Trial on CLTV

Governor Rod Blagojevich's impeachment trial has started in the Illinois Senate. CLTV is committed to bringing you the most comprehensive local coverage of the trial. We will bring you the events on the senate floor as they happen until the final vote is taken.

Tune in daily for live coverage or check it out anytime in our cltv.com video player.

Have something to say about the impeachment trial? Join Garrard McClendon each night at 6:30 and 9:30 to give your opinion on GML.

Posted by CLTV Local News on January 26, 2009 4:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBacks (0)