to lock up. >> in states ville it's like you dead, but you living. the walking dead. that's how it is. you're living, but you're dead. >> as he leflt office, governor george ryan made a dramatic decision. he granted clemency to all death row inmates saying the system was broken. he commuted 167 death sentences, reducing nearly all to life without patrol. until 1998 executions were carried out today nearly half the prisoners are in for murder. inmates challenged guards for control. how that all changed is the big story behind the walls of state ville. >> it's another day in paradise. >> just to let you know, the next couple of days, we're talking about extreme heat. we need to ensure ice is passed out so you guys can keep your fluids nice and cold and for drinking. it's really important to check each other out, make sure you guys are okay. we're looking at 105 heat index plus for the next four to five days. >> the towers. curry. >> sir. >> tower one. >> it's 6:45 a.m. at stateville correctional center. >> tower two, voight. >> officers on the 7:00 to