SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) has issued the following statement concerning the conviction on corruption charges of former Governor Rod Blagojevich:
“Justice has been served today with the conviction of former Governor Rod Blagojevich. This conviction sends a message to the people of Illinois that when you abuse the power of elected office for your own benefit you deserve the harshest consequences. Hopefully this sad chapter can now be put behind us as we look forward to a brighter future for Illinois.”
