Edgar died Sunday. He was 79.

“This is the most unusual situation I’ve seen in my entire lifetime,” the governor said Monday of what appears to be the first fatal shooting by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent this year. A man who witnessed the deadly encounter said he doesn’t think the official account is true.

Climatologist Trent Ford gives recommendations on what do and not do during the drought conditions.

Illinois has been struggling for decades to fully fund its pension system, and there is slow progress.

Edgar, who led the state of Illinois from 1991-1999, had been battling pancreatic cancer.

Jim Edgar, a Republican, served two-terms as Illinois governor from 1991 to 1999. He announced this year that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer.

Dabrowski joins race with more than $1 million raised so far

Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield

Sources close to the governor told the Sun-Times that Ben Bergquam’s video has prompted additional concerns over Pritzker’s safety. The Illinois State Police Executive Protection Unit currently provides 24-hour security for the governor, his family and the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.

Operation Midway Blitz, the anticipated immigration enforcement effort in Chicago, kicked off this week. But there are few details being released about those detained and arrested. We get a view from the ground.