Illinois House Minority leader Tom Cross, R-Oswego, comments on new testimony by U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. , Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. Burris released an affidavit last weekend to the media that indicated he had had more contact with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's staff than he originally told the impeachment committee in January. AP Photo logo AP Photo 9 months ago

Illinois House Minority leader Tom Cross, R-Oswego, comments on new testimony by U.S. Sen. Roland Burris, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. , Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009. Burris released an affidavit last weekend to the media that indicated he had had more contact with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's staff than he originally told the impeachment committee in January.

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  7. WESTERN SPRINGS, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (C), stands outside St. John of the Cross church following the funeral service for Christopher Kelly, one of his former top fundraisers and advisors, September 16, 2009 in Western Springs, Illinois. Kelly, who had been indicted on charges related to Blagojevich corruption case, was scheduled to report to prison this week after pleading guilty to other offences. Kelly committed suicide on Saturday.
  8. WESTERN SPRINGS, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: The remains of Christopher Kelly, one of indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's top fundraisers and advisors, are carried from St. John of the Cross church following his funeral service September 16, 2009 in Western Springs, Illinois. Kelly, who had been indicted on charges related to Blagojevich corruption case, was scheduled to report to prison this week after pleading guilty to other offences. Kelly committed suicide on Saturday.
  9. WESTERN SPRINGS, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Indicted former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich (L), his wife Patti (R) and their daughters Amy (rear) and Annie watch as the funeral procession for one of his former top fundraisers and advisors Christopher Kelly leaves St. John of the Cross church September 16, 2009 in Western Springs, Illinois. Kelly, who had been indicted on charges related to Blagojevich corruption case, was scheduled to report to prison this week after pleading guilty to other offences. Kelly committed suicide on Saturday.
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