Funeral held for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar
In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
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In a world of deep partisanship, Edgar was lauded by his fellow Republicans and also by Democrats as a leader with great integrity.
Edgar died last Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar is lying in state at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield ahead of his funeral this weekend.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79 years old.
Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and former Gov. Pat Quinn are among those who expressed their condolences following the passing of two-term Gov. Jim Edgar.
Edgar remained active in political and economic matters in Illinois for more than 25 years after he left public office.
Edgar died on Sunday from complications of pancreatic cancer.
He served as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999.
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McHenry firefighters were called to Riverside Bake around 2 p.m. and found smoke billowing out of the roof.
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