Illinois: Death Penalty Shirley Jahad of Chicago Public Radio reports on recommendations by a panel appointed by Illinois Gov. George Ryan regarding the state's moratorium on executions. The panel suggests sweeping changes, and a narrow majority recommends abolishing that state's death penalty.

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Illinois: Death Penalty

April 15, 200212:00 AM ET

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Shirley Jahad of Chicago Public Radio reports on recommendations by a panel appointed by Illinois Gov. George Ryan regarding the state's moratorium on executions. The panel suggests sweeping changes, and a narrow majority recommends abolishing that state's death penalty.