Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar Dies at 79
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Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican governor of Illinois known for his fiscal conservatism and moderate social stance, died at 79 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. His leadership in the 1990s was marked by fiscal discipline, bipartisan efforts, and a focus on managing government effectively. He remained a respected elder statesman and mentor in Illinois politics until his death.
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