Funeral Services Announced for Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar

Funeral services announced for former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar will be laid to rest this week. Edgar will lie in-state at the State Capitol building; visitors can pay respects.

Memorial services announced for late former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar

Details on memorial services for former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar were released Tuesday as an obituary was published, describing the late politician as “a leader who cared, not just about results, but about people.” Edgar’s body is expected to lie in state Friday in the Rotunda of the Illinois State Capitol Building. Visitors can pay their respects from 3:30 – 7 p.m., with a memorial book available to sign. Services for Edgar will be held at 11 a.…

Illinois Secretary of State Giannoulias remembers former Gov. Jim Edgar

After the Sunday death of former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, 79, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias remembers him as "an amazing man and an incredible public servant" in a statement released Sunday afternoon. Jim Edgar (OurQuadCities.com) Republican Edgar served as governor from 1991-1999 as the 38th governor of Illinois. "He was a great friend and advisor to me," Giannoulias said. "His leadership will be missed, his friendship even more…

Former Illinois governor dies at 79

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