Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Passes Away at 79
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Jim Edgar, a respected two-term Republican governor of Illinois known for stabilizing the state's finances in the 1990s, died at age 79 from complications related to pancreatic cancer. He was celebrated for his integrity, moderate politics, and contributions to Illinois' development, and was mourned by political leaders across party lines.
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