The Downfall of Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich

Once Upon a Time: The New Kid in Town
Blagojevich was elected to the governor's mansion in 2002. He had campaigned on a theme of "ending business as usual" in state government, capitalizing on the scandals and investigations of corruption that swirled around the administration of his predecessor, George Ryan. Above, Blagojevich thanks supporters at his election night party in Chicago, March 19, 2002, after he received his party's nomination.

• The Blagojevich Circus Comes to the State Senate