U.S. inquiry threatens power of prominent Illinois lobbyist - 2004-02-16
A big contractor, a major casino company, the state medical association, liquor distributors and a few other businesses have all come to see lobbyist Al Ronan when they needed something from Illinois politicians.
Over more than a decade, the 55-year-old lawmaker-turned-lobbyist has developed a reputation for his extraordinary ability to open doors for his clients, whether it's in county government, in Springfield, Ill., or in Chicago's City Hall.
"Al Ronan is the consummate insider," said state Sen. Miguel del Valle, D-Chicago, a political rival who has clashed with Ronan on numerous issues.
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