Memorial services can be somber events, but this was more of a celebration of life for Ryan, whose large extended family ...

The single-term Republican leaves behind a complicated history. He spent five years in federal prison after being convicted of racketeering, bribery, extortion, money laundering and tax fraud for ...

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

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who served from 1999 to 2003, passed away at the age of 91 and was honored with a ...

George Ryan is best known for declaring a state moratorium on the death penalty in 2000 that eventually led to its abolition.

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

Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown.

A funeral will be held Thursday in Kankakee for the late former Illinois Gov. George Ryan. Ryan had recently been moved into ...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who served as Governor from 1999-2003 and also held positions as Secretary of State and ...

Ryan had a long career in Illinois politics, serving in a number of offices, including Illinois House Speaker and Secretary of State, before becoming governor in 1999.

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.

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