SPRINGFIELD — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar revealed on Monday that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, casting it as a "significant challenge" he remained "hopeful" of overcoming.

78-year-old Republican Jim Edgar served as Illinois' 38th governor from 1991 to 1999. 19,000,000 people left without electricity after entire country hit by blackout Social Security to increase ...

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, calling it a “new, significant challenge.” ...

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, calling it a “new, significant challenge.” ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias officially dedicated the Jim Edgar Reading Room on Wednesday. Edgar revealed in February that he has pancreatic cancer.

Jim Edgar, the former governor who was once nicknamed "The Reader" by aides, now has a fitting tribute to his legacy at the Illinois State Library.

Diagnosed with stage 3B lung cancer in 2018, I joined a support group where I met Jim and Melanie, and learned about Jim's sarcoma diagnosis.

The American Cancer Society estimates that 67,400 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year and nearly 52,000 will die from the disease.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar diagnosed with pancreatic cancer Edgar, 78, a moderate Republican who was raised in Coles County, served two terms as governor from 1991 to 1999.

Jim Edgar, who led Illinois government through a period of fiscal austerity with great positive acclaim from voters during his two terms as governor, announced Monday that he has been diagnosed ...

CARBONDALE — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, speaking at the Renewing Illinois Summit, called for greater support and funding for higher education and highlighted Illinois colleges and ...