Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Passes Away at 79
TL;DR
Jim Edgar, a former Illinois governor and secretary of state known for his moderate stance and fiscal reforms, has died at age 79. He served as governor from 1990 to 1998, navigating economic challenges and advocating for budget cuts and tax reforms, and was notable for his opposition to the shift of his party to the right and support for Kamala Harris's presidential bid.
- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar dies at 79 Politico
- Jim Edgar death: Former Republican Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at age 79 ABC7 Chicago
- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar dies at age 79 NBC 5 Chicago
- Former two-term Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, who led the state through much of the 1990s, dies at 79 Chicago Tribune
- Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at 79 WICS
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Politico