Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan was the state’s attorney general from 1995 until 2003 and the Republican candidacy for governor in 2002.
He was 76 years old at the time.
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He died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 12, 2022, after a series of long illnesses, his family announced.
In 2010, he campaigned for governor again but lost the Republican primary to State Senator Bill Brady.
He was heavily criticized for his actions in the erroneous prosecution of Rolando Cruz and Alex Hernandez in the Jeanine Nicarico murder case.
His wife, who was also his high school love, and four children survive him. He has 11 grandkids as well.
“He was a wonderful father and grandfather, who, through example, taught us how to handle life’s greatest joys, and most difficult losses, with dignity and grace. For all that he accomplished during his career, he will be most remembered for the way he lived his life. Family, faith, and service to others define the remarkable life of our father,” said Ryan’s children when asked about their father.
Ryan was worth 5 million as of 2022.
The funeral of Ryan is yet to be held.
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