Public statements flowed forth Sunday evening, almost all of them glowing tributes to a dedicated public servant or, at the very least, sincere respect for someone who could cling to their principles without crossing the lines of decency and fair play.
Illinois has lost two former governors in roughly four months.
On May 2, former Gov. George Ryan died at 91 in his native Kankakee. Now the man who preceded him in office has succeeded him in death, as former Gov. Jim Edgar succumbed to pancreatic ca… [2481 chars]
Source: Shaw Local Enewspapers | Published: 2025-09-16T15:00:00Z
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