The performer later crafted a stage career that took him to Broadway in such shows as “Art,” “Hairspray” and “Elf.” ...

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

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

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

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

By Robert D. McFadden George H. Ryan, the Illinois governor who reopened a national debate over capital punishment in 2000 by imposing a moratorium on death-row executions in his state ...

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

KANKAKEE, Ill. - A funeral service was held for ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan on Thursday in his hometown of Kankakee. His memorial service started at noon at the Ashbury United Methodist Church.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state’s death row, has died.

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The single-term Republican leaves behind a complicated history. He spent five years in federal prison after being convicted ...

Funeral services for former Gov. George Ryan took place in his hometown of Kankakee. Friends, family and colleagues gathered ...