Edgar, 78, a moderate Republican who was raised in Coles County, served two terms as governor from 1991 to 1999.

The former Illinois governor has been undergoing chemotherapy after a diagnosis last month, he told the Sun-Times.

The Republican who was Illinois governor throughout the 1990s said he was diagnosed in mid-January and has undergone three ...

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.

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the former lawmaker revealed Monday.

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

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 ...

Republican Jim Edgar served as Illinois' 38th governor from 1991 to 1999. Trump approves deployment of European troops to ...

It's difficult to budget for another year when there is little clarity on what the Trump Administration will do.