Ryan trial DUI juror update

The Chicago Tribune has a lot more this morning on the "DUI juror" in the trial of former Ill. Governor George Ryan. Based on this latest story, it's impossible to believe that the juror forgot about his behind-the-wheel convictions. His license was revoked six years ago, that revocation is set to expire next year.

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Court records that match the juror's name show an arrest for drunken driving on Nov. 7, 1994, in Palatine. There was a guilty plea on July 25, 1995, in that case and a sentence of 60 days in jail and 30 months of probation imposed, according to the records. It was unclear if any time was served in jail.

In February 1996, the same man was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and with violating probation, records show.

In October 1996, those charges were reduced to misdemeanors, and the judge did not impose a jail term.

The Tribune has learned of three other drunk driving arrests by this juror.

From 1991 to 1999, George Ryan was Illinois' Secretary of State. That office issues driver's' licenses--and revokes them.