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.

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 has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, the former lawmaker revealed Monday. In a statement, the former governor said he and his wife, Brenda, are “facing a new, significant challenge.

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has announced he has pancreatic cancer. The Republican issued a statement that said the cancer has spread as he and his wife, Brenda, are "facing a new, significant challenge."

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar has announced he has pancreatic cancer. The 78-year-old Edgar said he and wife Brenda are "facing a new, significant challenge."

(WAND) — Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar announced a cancer diagnosis on Monday.

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

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

CHICAGO (WGN) — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a statement, the 78-year-old Republican said he and his wife “are facing a ...