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George Homer Ryan (born February 24, 1934) is an American former politician who served as the 39th governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Republican Party , he previously served as secretary of State of Illinois from 1991 to 1999 and as lieutenant governor from 1983 to 1991.
Jan 10, 2023 · Former Republican Illinois Governor George Ryan says he has no regrets after he commuted 167 inmates on death row to life in prison 20 years ago.
Sep 9, 2021 · Gov. George Ryan during a bill signing. Ryan, a Republican, was faced with the prospect of an execution shortly after he took office in 1999. The governor's role in an execution is to consider any final executive clemency requests that are filed on behalf of an inmate.
Sep 26, 2013 · Here is a look at the life of George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who served time in prison after being convicted on racketeering, conspiracy and fraud charges.
Sep 7, 2006 · CHICAGO, Sept. 6 — George Ryan, the former governor of Illinois who was venerated around the world by opponents of capital punishment for halting the death penalty in his state, saw the depths ...
Sep 17, 2020 · It’s been 20 years since Illinois Gov. George Ryan captured national headlines and angered some in his own party by suspending the death penalty in Illinois.
Jan 30, 2013 · Former Gov. George Ryan was transferred from federal prison on Wednesday and will serve the remainder of his sentence at a Chicago halfway house. Here is a timeline of key events in his...
Apr 17, 2006 · George Ryan was convicted of granting state business in exchange for cash and presents for family and friends.
Jul 2, 2014 · George Ryan, now officially free after his probation expired Wednesday morning, tells the Chicago Sun-Times he prays for the Willis children daily but feels no responsibility for their deaths.
Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan has seen the highest of highs and lowest of lows in his political life, and he discussed it all and more with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern in a 1-on-1 interview.
