CHICAGO — The health of Illinois’ former First Lady Lura Lynn Ryan is failing.
George Ryan is hoping president Obama will release him from prison early so he can be home with her.
The ex-governor was convicted of corruption charges and has served two years in prison.
He has four-and-a half more years to go.
Lura lynn is suffering from terminal lung disease and is on oxygen around the clock.
Ryan already tried to request clemency from President Bush, but that went nowhere.
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