Politics Former Gov. George Ryan Out of Prison WTTW News | January 30, 2013, 11:50 am Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan is out of prison, and on house arrest for the remainder of his sentence. We talk with his former chief of staff Scott Fawell about the final chapter to this dramatic story. Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Thanks to our sponsors: View all sponsors Related Links Chicago Tribune article on George Ryan sent home after spending just hours at halfway house Chicago magazine article on The Fawell Affair Tags George Ryan Halfway House Prison Scott Fawell Carol Marin Corruption Governor Related Stories With Brandon Johnson Set to Appear, What Happened the Last Time a Chicago Mayor Testified Before Congress Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan: ‘We Gotta Do Away with the Death Penalty’ Chicago Tonight: The Week in Review: 12/19/03 Attorney Says George Ryan Will Get Early Work Release Supreme Court Ruling Offers Hope to George Ryan Sign up for our morning newsletter to get all of our stories delivered to your mailbox each weekday. View the discussion thread.