Today Gov. Quinn has appointed an independent commission to review admission practices at the University of Illinois.

Quinn says the panel will look at the criteria used to judge applicants and investigate any instances of favorable consideration given to politically-connected student.

Quinn appoints panel to examine UI admissions

There is also an interesting story in the News-Gazette about what legislators actually asked for the University to grant exceptions for students.

The Illinois Senate elected to remove Rod Blagojevich from office today in a 59-0 vote.

As reported by The Quad, the former govoner was arrested in early December on federal corruption charges. He was officially impeached in early January, as also reported.

Today, he has officially been removed from office.

Blagojevich was ousted from office Thursday by the Illinois Senate, which found him guilty of abusing his power. The Senate action means Lt. Gov. Patrick Quinn immediately becomes governor.  

Good luck Govenor Quinn!

59-0 Senate vote removes Blagojevich – The News-Gazette