My sense is that 'business as usual' in Chicago politics is ripe for investigation.

It's going to turn on whether he takes the stand and how he does on direct and cross-examination. It's going to be up to him.

The defense is going to turn on Ryan's image as a big-picture manager who was not involved in day-to-day operations.

My impression is that he's an extraordinarily well-respected and, indeed, a tough and aggressive prosecutor.

There is a growing number of female-run businesses in outer-metropolitan areas.

Man can learn nothing except by going from the known to the unknown.