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. He was 91.

CHICAGO — George Homer Ryan served one term as Illinois governor, his scandal-clouded tenure and subsequent imprisonment on federal corruption charges overshadowing a nationally historic move to halt ...

George Ryan, who served Illinois as Secretary of State and its 39th Governor and later was convicted on fraud and racketeering charges and spent time in prison, has died at age 91. Here are a couple ...

FILE - Gov. George Ryan speaks to the media following his address to an education summit held at the Executive Mansion in Springfield, Ill., on Jan. 28, 2002. Associated Press file photo SPRINGFIELD, ...

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George Homer Ryan served one term as Illinois governor, his scandal-clouded tenure and subsequent imprisonment on federal corruption charges overshadowing a nationally historic move to halt the ...