Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, known for bipartisan efforts, dies at 79 after cancer battle.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, a two-term Republican governor from 1991 to 1999, passed away at 79. Edgar, remembered for his bipartisan approach and dedication to public service, served in the Illinois House and as Secretary of State before his governorship. Governor JB Pritzker honored Edgar's legacy, noting his integrity and work across party lines. Edgar had been battling pancreatic cancer.