James Robert Edgar (born July 22, 1946) [1] [2] is an American politician who served as the 38th governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999. [3] A moderate Republican, he previously served in the …

Feb 24, 2025 · Jim Edgar, who led Illinois government through a period of fiscal austerity with great positive acclaim from voters during his two terms as governor, announced Monday that …

Feb 24, 2025 · Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar announced in a statement Monday that he is battling pancreatic cancer. In the statement, Edgar, 78, said the cancer has spread as he and …

Feb 25, 2025 · Former two-term Illinois governor Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he is battling pancreatic cancer — but told the Sun-Times he’s fighting the deadly disease because he’s …

Feb 24, 2025 · Edgar, 78, has been undergoing chemotherapy for three weeks after a diagnosis last month, the downstate Republican told the Sun-Times Monday night. He said he’s halfway …

Feb 24, 2025 · Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar announced he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Edgar, who served as governor from 1991 to 1999, says he is undergoing treatment in …

Edgar served as the 38th governor from Illinois, from 1991 to 1999. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives and as Secretary of State. He was succeeded by Gov. Jim …

As the 38th Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar inherited what was then the largest deficit in the state’s history. He made hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts. He found ways to deliver …

Feb 24, 2025 · CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, he said. Edgar, a Republican, served as the 38th governor of Illinois from …

In 1990, Jim Edgar ran for Governor and won, becoming the 38th Governor of Illinois. He would go on to be considered one of the most respected and popular governors in Illinois history. …