The FBI takes Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich into custody, alleging he tried to sell or trade the Senate seat soon to be vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

John Fund reports on the scandals rocking Chicago politics. Will Gov. Blagojevich spill the beans to stay out of prison?

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald holds a news conference and says Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has taken government to “a new low.” Blagojevich was accused of trying to sell Obama’s vacant Senate seat. Video courtesy of Fox News.

WSJ’s Joe Barrett talks with Lauren Etter about the arrest of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on charges that he attempted to sell or trade the Senate seat President-elect Barack Obama will vacate next month.

At a news conference, U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald provides details about the accusations against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich is charged with trying to sell or trade the Senate seat left vacant by President-elect Barack Obama. Video courtesy of Reuters.