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* 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

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