George Ryan, the former Illinois governor who went to prison for corruption but helped end the state's death penalty, died Friday. He was 91. Why it matters: Ryan's legacy is a paradox — a prison ...

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

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who was convicted of bribery while serving as Secretary of State and later commuted the ...

Ryan, a Republican whose 35-year public career spanned from local Kankakee County Board chairman, state legislator, Illinois House speaker, lieutenant governor, secretary of state and ultimately ...

Funeral arrangements are pending for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, who passed away Friday at the age of 91. Ryan served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. Ryan captured ...