Below are our daily picks from the Illinois blogosphere and media at large:

What's Next
Now that Gov. Blagojevich is on his way out of office, Archpundit looks at what Illinois legislators must do to clean up his mess.

The Electoral Career That Won't Die
Gregory Tejada profiles the political trajectory of Lt. Gov. Pat Quinn, a career he calls " one of the most unusual in Illinois."

The Hack Who Pissed Off Harold
Ben Joravsky wishes former South Side committeeman James C. "Bull Jive" Taylor could have seen Barack Obama's inauguration last week.

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