Rod Blagojevich . Gov . Patrick Quinn , a Democrat , takes oath to become governor . Durbin went on to win the seat and is now Illinois ' senior senator . 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 .
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 .