Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich remains an immutable character in Illinois’ political lore following President Donald Trump’s pardon.

President Donald Trump wielded his powers of clemency Tuesday for convicted white-collar criminals and the former Illinois governor accused of attempting to sell a US senate seat.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a convicted felon who spent eight years in federal prison, is going to court to be able to get his name back on the ballot.

Here is how Blagojevich’s saga unfolded — from arrest, through impeachment proceedings and the justice system.

Mr. Blagojevich, a Democrat and former governor of Illinois, was accused of trying to sell the Senate seat left open when Barack Obama went to the White House.

Nearly five years after commuting former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s federal prison sentence, President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to the disgraced former governor who was convicted ...

Rod Blagojevich Is Asking for Mercy. His Case Is Stronger Than You Might Think. The Illinois governor seemed like the ultimate political crook. But some legal experts are not so sure anymore.

Perhaps the most telling moment of the news conference Rod Blagojevich held hours after President Donald Trump granted the disgraced ex-Illinois governor a full pardon came even before he answered ...

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Wednesday thanked President Donald Trump for commuting his sentence, saying he is “tough and outspoken but also has a kind heart.” ...

After 14 days of deliberations, the jury examining the corruption case against former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has found him guilty on only one count of the 24 counts he was facing. The ...

Exclusive interview: Convicted ex-Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich discusses why he wants to re-open the door to a statewide run for office.