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Feds Had More Wiretaps Than Previously Disclosed in Gov. Blagojevich Probe

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This scandal may end up having more legs than a centipede. BY NATASHA KORECKI AND DAVE MCKINNEY Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Federal authorities had more wiretaps than previously disclosed in the investigation of Gov. Blagojevich — including the cellular telephone of a member the governor’s inner circle. A new government filing in federal court indicates…

Convicted Financier Tony Rezko Could Hurt Illinois Governor

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Tony Rezko could help the feds build their case against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. It’s likely the convicted felon is dishing up dirt on somebody. BY NATASHA KORECKI Chicago Sun-Times CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors asked a judge Monday to indefinitely postpone Tony Rezko’s scheduled Oct. 28 sentencing on corruption charges, acknowledging they are engaged in…