Latest Post | Last 10 Posts | Archives
Previous Post: Today’s quote
Next Post: Your Friday bill-signing dump
Posted in:
* George Ryan was in Springfield the other day and stayed at Tony Leone’s place near the Statehouse…
Ryan lost weight and dealt with infected teeth in prison. His dental problems were initially compounded by financial troubles, Leone said.
“When I first saw him I was kind of set back,” Leone said of Ryan’s appearance. “But he had to wait for his Social Security check (to have his teeth fixed).”
Stripped of his pension, Leone said Ryan is “trying to think what he’s going to be doing in the future. He’s got to make some money.”
He said Ryan is working on a memoir that they have discussed during recent visits.
“We have talked when I went up there two times about our recollections of incidents with people. Some are really funny,” Leone said.
* Ryan was released from home confinement in early July. His Springfield activities also included a bit of tourism…
The 79-year-old Republican made a stop at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, where his name remains on the cornerstone despite his conviction on corruption charges and subsequent time in federal prison. […]
Ryan, who is credited with providing the political muscle to get the Lincoln museum and library built, was accompanied on his visit by his children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In addition to viewing the exhibits, the entourage stopped at the cornerstone to pose for pictures, Leone said.
“George was really feeling good when he went back home,” Leone said.
* The Question: What one word best describes your feelings about former Gov. George Ryan these days? Keep it to one word, please. Thanks.
posted by Rich Miller
Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:41 pm
Sorry, comments are closed at this time.
Previous Post: Today’s quote
Next Post: Your Friday bill-signing dump
WordPress Mobile Edition available at alexking.org.
powered by WordPress.
Cautionary.
Comment by Newsclown Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:44 pm
Mixed
Comment by 47th Ward Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:44 pm
Mistreated
Comment by Louis Howe Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:44 pm
ambivalent
Comment by Just the Facts Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:47 pm
Indifferent
Comment by The Captain Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:48 pm
Caught.
Comment by Keyrock Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:48 pm
Disgusted
Comment by Conservative Republican Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:51 pm
Why?
Comment by Joe M Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:53 pm
Sad
Comment by Cassiopeia Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:53 pm
forgive
Comment by homunculus Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:54 pm
Remembrances
Comment by Judgment Day Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:56 pm
Tragedy
Comment by MrJM Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:57 pm
Needed.
Comment by Lord Stanley's Cup Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:58 pm
Conflicted.
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:58 pm
Pitiful
Comment by Rufus D Doofus Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:58 pm
Conflicted
Comment by Pete Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:59 pm
disappointed
Comment by 10th ward Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 2:59 pm
regretful
Comment by the unknown poster Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:02 pm
Humbled.
Comment by Timmeh Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:02 pm
Depressing.
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:04 pm
Shameless
Comment by Bill Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:04 pm
Empathetic
Comment by Samurai Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:05 pm
fallen
Comment by wordslinger Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:08 pm
Unapologetic.
Comment by None of the Above Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:08 pm
Fitzgerald-ed
(Peter & Patrick)
Comment by Oswego Willy Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:08 pm
They make you pay for your own dental work in prison?
Comment by The Elderly Man You Used to Love Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:09 pm
complicated.
Comment by Ahoy! Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:10 pm
Meh
Comment by OneMan Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:13 pm
Typical
Comment by RonOglesby Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:14 pm
Sorry
Comment by Nieva Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:14 pm
disillusioned
Comment by Ruby Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:17 pm
WILLIS
Comment by Anonymous Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:18 pm
Railroaded
Comment by Jaded Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:21 pm
unfair
Comment by Just Because Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:21 pm
old school
Comment by train111 Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:21 pm
Gentleman
Comment by Publius Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:24 pm
Sellout!
Comment by WhoKnew Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:26 pm
comped?
Comment by just asking Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:26 pm
GOVERNOR
Comment by Fan Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:27 pm
Broken
Comment by Rudykzooti Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:33 pm
Felon
Comment by SafeAggie Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:33 pm
Regret
Comment by corvax Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:35 pm
SO ?
Comment by Anon Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:40 pm
Peace
Comment by Down the Middle Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:40 pm
Leader
Comment by Only in Illinois GOP! Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:42 pm
Confused
Comment by Blue Dog Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:43 pm
Compassionate.
Comment by Ken_in_Aurora Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:46 pm
Unremorseful
Comment by OurMagician Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:47 pm
decent
Comment by Bill Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:50 pm
Humbled
Comment by Jake From Elwood Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:53 pm
Anomaly
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:53 pm
Enigma
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:54 pm
Recalcitrant
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:54 pm
Odd
Comment by A guy... Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 3:54 pm
Rampalplian
Comment by Calhoun Native Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:05 pm
Tragic
Comment by Just The Way It Is One Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:05 pm
*Rampallian
Comment by Calhoun Native Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:06 pm
No
Comment by Falstaff Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:06 pm
Nauseated
Comment by Michael Westen Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:08 pm
Softened.
Comment by Cheswick Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:13 pm
Blustery
Comment by Stones Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:13 pm
Old?
Comment by Carl Nyberg Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:14 pm
Empathy.
Comment by olddog Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:18 pm
Melancholy.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:19 pm
Flat-footed
Comment by Dan Bureaucrat Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:25 pm
Whatever.
Comment by CarrollCounty Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:28 pm
Tragic.
Comment by Arthur Andersen Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:32 pm
punished
Comment by one of the 35 Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:35 pm
Proud
Comment by Sunshine Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:47 pm
Ex-con
Comment by efudd Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:53 pm
Conclusion.
Comment by Wensicia Friday, Aug 23, 13 @ 4:59 pm