Former governor Ryan's wife, Lura Lynn passes away.
She had been sick for some time and there was a public controversy whether or not George Ryan should be allowed some limited time with her.
Some time was granted, but no early release.
Anyway, Mrs. Ryan passes away at age 76...
I will be respectful here, but there is still some irony with it happening one day after we learn that another Illinois governor will soon be imprisoned.
But that's as far as I'll go with that thread, out of respect for Lura Lynn and her family.