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Lawyer who helped prosecute Gov. Ryan tapped for U.S. attorney's post
The lawyer picked Thursday to succeed Patrick Fitzgerald as Chicago's U.S. attorney is a former federal prosecutor best known for taking on corrupt politicians and powerful institutions such as the University of Notre Dame. Zachary Fardon would take...
Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Justice System, University of Michigan, Discrimination, Sex Crimes
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Ex-federal prosecutor Fardon nominated for U.S. attorney
A former federal prosecutor who was a key member of the team that won a conviction of former Gov. George Ryan was nominated today to be Chicago’s next U.S. attorney. Zachary Fardon, 46, won the nod over Lori Lightfoot, who as a woman and an...
Tags: Barack Obama, Elections, U.S. Senate, Justice System, George Ryan
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Harris: Patrick Fitzgerald offers lesson on complexities of terrorism law
Complex. Even messy. That's the reality of prosecuting terrorism cases, former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald told his University of Chicago law school students at the outset of a recent class he taught with law firm colleague Michael Scudder. The...
Tags: Students, FBI, University of Chicago, Rod Blagojevich, National Security
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As the world was about to end, I foolishly wrote this column
You're probably all dead — me too — swallowed by the Mayan apocalypse that many of us (foolishly) thought was utter nonsense, once. Which means you're not even reading this. But still ... I probably shouldn't have spent my last day writing...
Tags: Chicago Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago City Hall, Greektown
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Sources: Ex-prosecutor in lead to become new U.S. attorney here
Tribune reportersA former federal prosecutor who helped convict former Gov. George Ryan appears to be the favorite to succeed Patrick Fitzgerald as the next U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, sources in Washington and Chicago told the Tribune. The...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Justice System, Executive Branch, Laws, George Ryan
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Quinn names former prosecutor Fitzgerald to UI board
Tribune reportersGov. Pat Quinn has named former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Fitzgerald will replace first term trustee Lawrence Oliver II, according to a news release from the governor's office. The appointment...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Justice System, Illinois Governor, Government, Lawyers
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This year's upcoming museum exhibits
Glowing fish, giant dinosaurs, plasticized animals and more. That's not a description of the toy aisles at Target, or at least it's not only that. It also spotlights what's coming up in the new year at the area's family museums and zoos. Here are some...
Tags: Paleontology, Brookfield Zoo, Museums, Target, Caves and Caverns
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Acting U.S. attorney named as search begins for successor to Fitzgerald
Tribune reporterGary S. Shapiro, the number two man in the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago, will take over after Patrick Fitzgerald steps down this month until a permanent replacement is found. The announcement came as the state's two senators said they will appoint a...Tags: FBI, Mark Kirk, Dick Durbin, Justice System, Organized Crime
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Names of 4 ex-federal prosecutors sent to White House for U.S. attorney
Tribune reporterThe names of four former federal prosecutors will be sent to the White House for the Obama administration to decide who will succeed former U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, according to a letter made public by Illinois’ two U.S. senators....Tags: Mark Kirk, Dick Durbin, Justice System, George W. Bush, White House
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Beavers on tax evasion charges: "Lie, lie, lie"
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers went on the offensive Thursday against federal charges of income tax evasion, again alleging he was targeted by the FBI after he refused to wear a wire against others. "Lie, lie, lie," Beavers said of the...
Tags: FBI, Cook County Government
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Top prosecutor hits decade
Tribune reporterHe arrived in Chicago just days before the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history, a tough, uncompromising New York prosecutor already steeped in fighting the new international threat. His outsider status and appointment to an already high-profile...Tags: Gang Activity, FBI, Rod Blagojevich, Justice System, George W. Bush
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