George Ryan’s life was a paradox. He saved lives by questioning justice, only to lose his freedom to its verdict.

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

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.

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

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