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Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a Popular Two-Term Republican, Dies at 79
Jim Edgar, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in January 2025, passed away after treatment complications; his tenure included significant reforms and bipartisan leadership.
- Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died at age 79, prompting mourning among political leaders in Illinois.
- He served as governor from 1991 to 1999, addressing significant budget issues.
- Edgar's leadership included budget cuts and the elimination of a $1 billion backlog in unpaid health care bills.
- Governor J.B. Pritzker described Edgar as a model public servant and a friend who emphasized civility and compromise.
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Illinois political leaders remember Edgar for being bipartisan
(The Center Square) – Illinois political leaders are mourning the passing of former Gov. Jim Edgar. Edgar died Sunday at the age of 79. He served as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999, and before that as Illinois Secretary of State from 1981 to 1991. The Edgar Fellows Program at the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs said as the 38th governor, Edgar inherited the largest budget deficit in state history at that tim…
Former Gov. Jim Edgar's bipartisanship remembered; Dabrowski announces candidacy
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from across the political spectrum to the passing of former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and includes some archival footage compiled…
Jim Edgar, two-term Illinois governor and popular politician, dies at 79 – CBS2 (Chicago)
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias remembers Edgar: "Jim spoke frequently about the importance of the 'Three C's': Civility, Compromise, and Compassion – words that resonate more than ever today. Together, he believed they served as the foundation of a healthy democracy, knowing that as Americans, we work best when we collaborate and work out our differences, show compassion toward those who need help, and treat one another with respect and di…
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