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Governor Jim Edgar's legacy according to those who knew him

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brian Sapp
Published September 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM CDT
Former Gov. Jim Edgar shakes hands with admirers at a May 28 event in Springfield to dedicate the Illinois State Library reading room in his honor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
(Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Former Gov. Jim Edgar shakes hands with admirers at a May 28 event in Springfield to dedicate the Illinois State Library reading room in his honor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died on Sunday at the age of 79. Edgar announced in February that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

WSIU's Brian Sapp talked with those who worked with Edgar about his legacy serving Illinois.
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Brian Sapp joined the WSIU News team in January 2025. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University.
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