Rep. Jan Schakowsky just put out the following statement, which urges the governor to resign and the legislature to impeach him if he refuses to do so:

“This is a sad day for the people of Illinois.  The charges against Governor Blagojevich are very serious and damaging.  It is in the best interest of the State of Illinois that Governor Blagojevich resign from office immediately.  If he does not resign, the state legislature should reconvene for a special session immediately and begin impeachment proceedings against Governor Blagojevich.  I have already called the Illinois Speaker of the House, Michael Madigan, and Illinois State Senate President, Emil Jones, to ask them to come back into session to begin impeachment proceedings.”

Attorney General Lisa Madigan echoes that sentiment in her own release:

Public officials are elected to serve the people of this state and to uphold the trust of the people who have elected them.

It is absolutely clear that the Governor is incapable of governing.

At a time when our state faces tremendous challenges, Governor Blagojevich cannot faithfully exercise the powers of his office. 

Governor Blagojevich should immediately resign and allow Lt. Governor Quinn to succeed him. [Emphasis in original]