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Another Week In Illinois' Political Drama

NPR

Published January 12, 2009 at 12:00 PM EST

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached by the Illinois House on Friday and will soon face trial. Also, this week Roland Burris continues his push to be seated as the embattled governor's successor to President-elect Barack Obama.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell offers an update on the complicated political drama.

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