Jim Edgar, the former two-term Governor of Illinois, has died at the age of 79 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, diagnosed earlier this year. Edgar, who served during the 1990s and was known for his moderate Republican stance, guided the state through significant fiscal challenges. Tributes have been pouring in from politicians across party lines, as many remember his contributions to Illinois politics and governance. The AFL-CIO and other state leaders have released statements expressing their condolences on his passing.