Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91. He halted executions and went to prison for corruption

He served only one term as governor, from 1999 to 2003.

FILE – Gov. George Ryan speaks with reporters at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill, on May 22, 2002. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: May 2, 2025 at 2:18 PM PDT

He served only one term as governor, from 1999 to 2003.

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Originally Published: May 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM PDT

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