George Ryan’s life was a paradox. He saved lives by questioning justice, only to lose his freedom to its verdict.

Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service on Thursday.

A funeral was held Thursday for the late former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. He died last Friday at the age of 91.

George Ryan is best known for declaring a state moratorium on the death penalty in 2000 that eventually led to its abolition.

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who served as Governor from 1999-2003 and also held positions as Secretary of State and ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who served from 1999 to 2003, passed away at the age of 91 and was honored with a memorial service in his hometown of Kankakee, where he was remembered as a ...

The single-term Republican leaves behind a complicated history. He spent five years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering, bribery, extortion, money laundering and tax fraud for ...

Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown.

Family and friends will honor the life of former Illinois Governor George Ryan at a memorial service on Thursday. Ryan died ...

A funeral will be held Thursday in Kankakee for the late former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. Ryan had recently been moved into ...