Rezko faces next trial: Date set in pizza case

The Chicago Tribune reports:

Just days after Antoin "Tony" Rezko's fraud trial ended with a conviction on most counts, the political insider learned Friday he will go to trial next year on his other pending criminal case.

U.S. District Judge James Zagel set Feb. 4 for Rezko to stand trial on wire fraud charges stemming from accusations that he used false information to obtain loans in the fraudulent sale of his pizza businesses. Rezko is to stand trial with Abdelhamid Chaib, a businessman who worked for him.

At least the Obama campaign will not have to answer questions about another Tony Rezko trial before the election.