>>julie unruh has been staked out at the prison in colorado. she joins us with more >>we are waiting on the corner in front of the prison. we have watched his band of cars go by several times the clock is ticking he has less than 40 minutes to report. what lies on the other side he may not have a process to just getprocessed yet ... it is a whole different ball game from the moment they enter through those gates turnover personal belongings with the exception of perhaps the wedding band. all personal items will be sent back to his family. he will be given a prison uniform. maybe a laundry bag ... he will get his fingerprints taken and in mugshot he will receive an id card and he will need to be caring that with him through the term of his sentence 40892-424 will be his new identity. he will get roommates there will be either a two-man or a four-man bondbunk tight quarters. there are many activities many of them educational here he can also work out. he will also be working hard while he is here eight hours a day anything from janitorial duties

home >>wgn will cover the former governor's statement live tonight on the evening news at 5:00 julie unruh will also have live reports from outside of the prison in colorado in about 20 minutes you could also follow up dates on the web site wgntv.com on the wgn news at five we will hear from the former federal prisoner who has advice for the former gov. governor quinn weighed in at an event at the merchandise mart this morning >>the jury gave their verdict and justice will be served >>he pointed out that there will soon be two former governors sitting in prison at the same time the other one is george ryan governor quinn also said that he believes the state has much stronger ethics laws now >>it is on to illinois for the republican presidential hopefuls after primary victories for rick santorum in the deep south. he won tuesday's primaries in mississippi and alabama taking control of the party's conservative wing in the presidential race mitt romney one of republican caucuses in hawaii and the u.s. territory of american samoa and the self pacific rick santorum said that his campaign is def

wgn's julie unruh is outside that prison tonight in colorado where blagojevich is due to report on thursday. . >> it's about 15 mi. outside of 10 fair. this time of the art it's a beautiful place to be if you are outside of prison walls. they are surrounded by a double walls and barbed wire. it's going to be a difficult day for. him. rod blagojevich is getting an didnt. >> getting convicte's sentencing day. >surrendering day. >> he's going to give up his freedom and his name and become a prisoner. he says the uniform of khaki pants and the t-shirt is bad and the food is even worse. . >> i worked in the kitchen for one year and a half when i first got there. and the chicken is stamped not for human consumption. >> every single day he was counted by prison guards at least six times. he always got free meals. rod blagojevich can work and play hard there is tennis and racquetball. >> i did everything i cleaned toilets and polished i worked landscaping. . >> she said eight hours a day. she called her daughter ashley every night and did what she could to stay out of trouble. it's all the shock bu

we are live animals and colorado this is julie unruh. >> the former governor's day started at his ravenswood manor home, then a trip to o-hare finally, the flight to colorado. wgn's tom negovan was along for the ride and gives us a behind the scene look. incredible for anyone. not just to travel with but to speak extensively with the former governor nor on his last day as a free man. the politician of years gone by working the terminal like the consummate pro. but claiming his innocence and optimism exclusively live on the wgn on morning news. life is tough. life is often time unfair. the tougher you are the highest in the forefront things. i am standing strong, not losing faith, not giving up, believing that truth will prevail. spam this is common refrain in the day is just prior to prison. he remained in a buoyant mood aboard his american airline flight. in join in our shoes a conversation with his lawyers and a small group of local media. the topics ranged widely from the cubs, to politics to justice and to family. it seemed a much different man who emerged in denver. he claimed would jus

julie unruh travel in with the delegation in brussels with the latest preparations. . >> nato that focusinghe serious nature of the war-torn afghanistan. this week in brussels they will focus on something lighter. tourism. attracting money from around the world. local delegation trying to put chicago on the international stage. . >> (music) these are the sights and sounds from brussels. old world city with a flavor all its own. fabulous french fries and famous statues. the capital of belgium also known for the nato headquarters. these days inside nato you find all things chicago. scheduled for may 20-21st. billboards and anticipation for the world event. . >> come early and stay late the best of chicago has to offer. . >> nato partners staff and family. chicago is selling itself to the world this week. the multicultural city with a very diverse background and everyone feels right at home. . >> the u.s. ambassador loves the idea. no chicago is more than a frontal destination. a place to make the real decisions especially when it comes to world issues like afghanistan . >> we want to reaffirm

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w-g-n's julie unruh has more from belgium. >> a dinner at the u.s.icago. the city came home feeling like a winner after two straight days of wine and dine in. they were there to entice people all over the world to come to chicago this may. >> before nato goes to chicago we thought it inappropriate for chicago to come to nato. >> u.s. ambassador to they know and houseful of guest of 100 nato representatives husbands in the spicesspouses. he said coming to chicago was up to one thing. >> chicago's diversity is one of chicago's visit this trans. that's what makes it so suitable to host a nato summit. >> the first lady of chicago and gov. quinn was one last chance to sell the city on the collect political event. >> all of us are grateful to nato for its great work this very year. in helping to liberate libya from a dictator who tortured his people and i think it is important that we salute all the great victories of nato over many decades. >> earlier today the chicago delegation showed they know what chicago is all about. good food, great music and a pan