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After more than a decade busting corruption, Patrick Fitzgerald is stepping down. The federal prosecutor, known as "Eliot Ness with a Harvard degree," went after the Gambino crime family, al-Qaida and even the White House — not to mention two former Illinois governors who are now in jail.
Patrick Fitzgerald, the federal prosecutor who went after the Gambino crime family, al-Qaida and the White House in court — not to mention several Illinois politicians — is leaving his job as U.S. attorney in Chicago.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, known for prosecuting a long list of highly publicized federal cases including convictions of vice presidential aide Lewis "Scooter" Libby and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, announced Wednesday he is resigning.
CHICAGO - As U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald retires to accolades, Robert Blagojevich said that he's still fighting...
Cash-strapped Cook County government and the more financially sound Forest Preserve District are looking to bring in corporate cash by selling naming rights, sponsorships and concessions.
As U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald retires to accolades and well wishes, Robert Blagojevich said today that he’s still fighting to regain his reputation since federal prosecutors dropped charges against him in their sweeping corruption case involving his brother’s administration.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said today it is the "right time" to step down, both for himself and the office because "it's important that there be change." Fitzgerald has held the post since 2001, overseeing the prosecutions of Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said it was not an easy decision to step down next month after nearly 11 years in the powerful office, but he said it’s healthy for a change at the top.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald said Thursday he isn't sure what his future holds as he steps down from the job he has held for 11 years. He ruled out elected office and hinted that switching s...
In his career, Patrick Fitzgerald, the much-feared U.S. attorney in Chicago, has rarely seen his rectitude questioned. But there was that one time, at a news conference in 2008.
Patrick Fitzgerald, the tough-talking US Attorney who prosecuted a slew of highly-publicised cases including those leading to the conviction of Mumbai attack suspect David Headley and former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, has resigned.
