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

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

Governor George Ryan, who died at 91. His tenure is noted for imposing a death penalty moratorium, but also a prison term for ...

George Ryan, the former Republican governor of Illinois, died at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy as a champion of ...

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

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

Gov. Ryan purged Illinois' death row just three days before his term ended, though he never regretted the decision.

Former Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan has died at the age of 91. His most high-profile act as governor was to place ...

Illinois politicians reacted Friday to the death of former Gov. George Ryan. His legacy is mixed, and it depends on who you ...

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for ...

His career spanned over three decades, starting as a Kankakee County Board chairman, progressing through state legislator, Illinois House Speaker, lieutenant governor, and ultimately governor from ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan died Friday morning at the age of 91 after spending time in hospice care over the last ...