CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois' longest-serving auditor general, William Holland, has died.
Governor JB Pritzker paid tribute to Holland saying, "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of William Holland. He was a life-long public servant, dedicating 41 years to serving our state - from being a legislative intern to becoming our longest-serving auditor general. May his memory be a blessing."
Holland served five governors under different roles before he retired in 2015. Holland was 72 years old.
He leaves behind three children and seven grandchildren.