Politics

Jim Ryan's Gubernatorial Bid

WTTW News | November 3, 2009, 7:00 pm

Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan announced his campaign for Governor. Rich Samuels has reaction from other Republicans vying for the job.

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