Illinois political leaders remember Edgar for being bipartisan

Published September 15, 2025 1:10pm ET



(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.

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