Rod Blagojevich in 2006 The Illinois Senate has voted unanimously to remove disgraced Governor Rod Blagojevich from office. He has been replaced by Lt Governor Pat Quinn . The 59-0 vote also bars him from holding public office in Illinois ever again. Officials in the state capital, Springfield , have immediately removed the ex-governor's name and face from public buildings, including the name plate on his office door. Official portraits have been changed to that of Quinn. Democratic senator Dick Durbin released a statement saying, "It is now time to close this chapter in Illinois history. The state of Illinois is in need of a fresh start".
Rod Blagojevich in 2006 The Illinois has voted unanimously to remove disgraced Governor Rod Blagojevich from office. He has been replaced by Lt Governor . The 59-0 vote also bars him from holding public office in Illinois ever again. Officials in the state capital, , have immediately removed the ex-governor's name and face from public buildings, including the name plate on his office door. Official portraits have been changed to that of Quinn. Democratic senator released a statement saying, "It is now time to close this chapter in Illinois history. The state of Illinois is in need of a fresh start".
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