A Republican, he imposed a moratorium on capital punishment, saying he could not support a death-row system “so fraught with ...

George Ryan, who served as Illinois secretary of state, Illinoia House speaker, lieutenant governor and ultimately governor, ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. He served prison time for federal corruption charges.

His one term as governor ended amid accusations he used government offices to reward friends, win elections and hide ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. He served prison time for federal corruption charges.

A Republican and former pharmacist, he cleared the state’s death row and imposed a moratorium on capital punishment. He was ...

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday at the age of 91. Former CBS News Chicago political editor Mike Flannery covered ...

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

Funeral arrangements were announced Sunday for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who died last week. Visitation will be held ...

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.