Lawmaker starts online petition for governor's impeachment

DANVILLE — State Rep. Bill Black, R-Danville, launched a local petition drive Thursday to expedite Gov. Rod Blagojevich's removal from office.

The petition can be found online at www.black.ilhousegop.org.

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