Rod Blagojevich . Gov . Patrick Quinn , a Democrat , takes oath to become governor . Impeached Gov . Rod Blagojevich ousted by state Quinn . Senate , the last 27 years , is a tax attorney who spent most of 60 in public office .
Illinois Lt. Gov . Patrick Quinn , a Democrat , takes oath to become governor . Impeached Gov . Rod Blagojevich ousted by state Senate . Quinn , 60 , is a tax attorney who spent most of the last 27 years in public office .