George Ryan on trial: Indictment to conviction
Ryan was on trial on federal corruption charges that when he was secretary of state and later governor, he steered leases and contracts to friends and political supporters and was repaid with free vacations and other gifts.
November 1, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Property chief felt pressure
A retired state property manager testified Monday in the trial of former Gov. George Ryan that he was ordered to relocate a commercial driver's license facility to an old beauty school in South Holland that didn't fit the state's usual requirements.
October 13, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Defense targets Fawell's motives
The strategy of former Gov. George Ryan's defense team to unravel the case against him began to emerge Wednesday as his attorney struck at the heart of the government's case and the motives of its star witness.
October 12, 2005
No `bomb' on Ryan, Fawell says
An emotional Scott Fawell, under questioning for the first time Tuesday from former Gov. George Ryan's lawyer, said he doesn't believe that he or Ryan ever committed any crimes during their years in politics.
October 12, 2005
SELF-CONFIDENT TO SNIFFLING
Fawell's transition is complete
It was enough to make a grown man cry. Twice.
October 7, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Election funds went to relatives
Former Gov. George Ryan's campaign paid out thousands of dollars to Ryan's son-in-law, four daughters, sister and even a family caretaker for political and consulting work they allegedly never did, according to testimony Thursday in the ongoing corruption trial.
October 4, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Fawell offers insider's view
A noticeably less cocky and sarcastic Scott Fawell, testifying for a second day Monday at former Gov. George Ryan's trial, provided a window for jurors into the nitty-gritty world of Illinois politics and the privileges of power.
September 30, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
A cocky Fawell gets in first digs
Scott Fawell, once former Gov. George Ryan's close friend and top political aide, took the witness stand Thursday, clearly relishing the spotlight at Ryan's historic trial but professing a reluctance to testify against his former mentor.
September 29, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Cast of characters stars in drama made in Illinois
Lura Lynn Ryan was wearing her good-luck necklace--the one daughter Lynda made for her--and was putting the best face on what had to be one of the most difficult days of her long marriage to former Gov. George Ryan.
September 28, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL
Jury to have diverse face
A day-care operator, a self-employed carpenter, a marathoner and two Postal Service employees were among 12 jurors and six alternates picked Tuesday to decide the fate of former Gov. George Ryan.
September 28, 2005
GEORGE RYAN ON TRIAL: STAR WITNESS
`Most distasteful thing I've ever done' nears for Fawell
When Scott Fawell takes the stand to testify against his close friend and mentor, George Ryan, it will be the "the most distasteful thing I've ever done," he wrote in a recent letter to the Tribune.
September 26, 2005
Ryan's trial a battle of heavyweights
Edward Genson's legal education began at age 6, as he tagged along with his father, a bail bondsman, and hung out in courtrooms.
September 25, 2005
Both sides girding for Ryan trial
As opening statements begin this week in the corruption trial of former Gov. George Ryan, federal prosecutors will try to prove that he was not just a bystander as friends and political cronies used the secretary of state's office to enrich themselves at taxpayers' expense.
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