U.S. Attorney Pat Fitzgerald stepping down

Crain's Chicago Business reports:

U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is leaving his post effective June 30, his office has just announced.

Mr. Fitzgerald, the man responsible for convicting and imprisoning former Govs. George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich and numerous other top pols, has no immediate employment plans and will take the summer off, his statement said.

The departure is not unexpected after more than a decade in office. The top federal prosecutor, 51, is to hold a press conference tomorrow to elaborate on the statement.

No word yet on this story from Chicago Mob boss John DiFronzo.