Steering Wheel / Ignition Lock

I have a 2001 Sebring LXi Convertible and the steering wheel is locked upside down, which keeps the key from turning. In the past I have just turned the wheel in the direction of the turn and it has unlocked and allowed me to start the car. This time it does not!!!

Any suggestions?

sounds strange but my wifes 97 did the same kind of thing where the steering wheel lock stoped the key from turning, i jaked to front wheels off the ground that alowd the steering wheel to turn more easaly and had to pull realy hard but got it unlocked.... I hate this car