New Year Catchup: It's all about Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois- The Illinois House could vote as early as next week on whether to impeach Gov. Rod Blagojevich.


SPRINGFIELD,Illinois (AOL NEWS)- Sen-nominee Burris, who was appointed by scandal-scarred Rod Blagojevich to take Obama's Senate seat, insists he doesn't want to "create a scene" when the Senate convenes next week and he, presumably, shows up for his new duties.

But no doubt there's going to be some sort of scene, and it could include guards with guns.

Chicago media outlets are reporting that Burris' lawyer is trying to force Ill. Secretary of State Jesse White to certify Blagojevich's paperwork making the appointment, even though White says he won't do it.

UPDATE: Majority Sen Harry Reid (D-NV) has rejected his seat due to missing signatures. IL Attorney General is contesting the State Supreme Court that he does not need this/these signatures to take office.

UPDATE:Sen Roland Burris (D-IL) was sworn in today.