In virtually his last act as governor, he emptied death row with pardons and commutations in 2003. “Because the Illinois death penalty system is arbitrary and capricious — and therefore immoral — I no ...

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

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

In virtually his last act as governor, he emptied death row with pardons and commutations in 2003. “Because the Illinois death penalty system is arbitrary and capricious — and therefore ...