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Illinois political power broker reports to prison

By WEEK Producer
January 22, 2013 Updated Jan 23, 2013 at 11:56 AM CDT

TERRE HAUTE, Ind.-- One-time Illinois political power broker William Cellini reported to federal prison in Terre Haute, Indiana on Tuesday.

It's the same prison where former Governor Ryan has been doing his time.

Cellini is the last of the Illinois politicians and political insiders caught up in the investigation into former Governor Blagojevich.

Cellini was convicted in 2011 for trying to extort campaign contributions for Blagojevich from the Hollywood producer behind the Clint Eastwood film "Million Dollar Baby".

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