Former two-term Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who led the state through much of the 1990s, dies at 79
- Posted on September 14, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Former two-term Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who led the state through much of the 1990s, dies at 79
Arguably one of Illinois’ most-popular governors, Jim Edgar led with a low-key persona a meticulous focus on fiscal matters aimed at preparing the state for the 21st century,
