CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn says it's time for Roland Burris to resign from the U.S. Senate.
Quinn calls Burris an honorable man but says there's a shadow over his service in the Senate.
The Democratic governor says it's in the best interest of the people of Illinois for Burris to step down.
Quinn also says a new senator should be chosen by special election.
Burris was appointed by former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was later impeached and removed from office.
Burris initially said there was no discussion of him doing any favors in exchange for the appointment.
But since then, Burris has acknowledged he had many discussions with Blagojevich friends and allies about the appointment.
Burris says he was asked to raise money for Blagojevich but couldn't find anyone willing to contribute.
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