Richard Mell breaks silence on Rod Blagojevich's pardon, family feud: 'All in the past'

Once a political ally who helped launch Rod Blagojevich's career, Richard Mell became estranged from his son-in-law early in Blagojevich’s first term as governor.

Former Ald. Dick Mell reacts to Trump's pardon of son-in-law Blagojevich
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A prominent family member of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's spoke out Thursday. His father-in-law, Dick Mell, served as a powerful Chicago alderman for nearly 30 years. Fox 32's Paris Schutz caught up with him Thursday afternoon.

Will Madigan verdict impact Illinois corruption?
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Will former Illinois Speaker of the House Mike Madigan's conviction on Wednesday have any impact on corruption in Illinois. Fox 32's Dane Placko has more.

After Blagojevich’s pardon, Jesse Jackson Jr. renews request for his own

After former President Donald Trump pardoned ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is making another push for his own pardon. 

Illinoisans react to pardoning of Rod Blagojevich: 'I have no respect for him'
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for a full presidential pardon. Public reaction on Tuesday ranged from scorn to forgiveness.

Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term. 

Illinois leaders slam Trump’s decision to pardon Blagojevich

President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, whose 14-year sentence for political corruption charges he commuted during his first term. 

Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich speaks after being pardoned by Trump
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The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."

Trump expected to pardon Blagojevich
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President Donald Trump on Monday will pardon Democratic former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according to a person familiar with his plans.

Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.

Rod Blagojevich may be considered for Trump Administration role, report says
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Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich may be under consideration for a role in the Trump administration, potentially as U.S. ambassador to Serbia, according to a report from Politico.

Federal judge dismisses Blagojevich political comeback lawsuit

Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor and ex-con who often dusted off ancient and sometimes puzzling quotations to emphasize his positions, found himself at the other end Thursday when a federal judge dismissed his lawsuit attempting to return to public life by quoting Dr. Seuss: “Just go."

Blagojevich calls out Biden, Pritzker for creating migrant crisis: 'Whose side are you on?'

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich joined a growing group of Democrats criticizing President Biden's border policies as the migrant crisis continues to burden major U.S. cities, including Chicago.

Chicago reacts to Trump's indictment

Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities next week. Sometime after that, the former president will be arraigned.