Edgar Fellows Program News Today

Despite the naysayers, Illinois has a lot going for it. But yes, we can make the state better.

White, a native of Alton, served in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division, played baseball in the Chicago Cubs farm system and created the nationally famous Jesse White Tumbling Team

Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar and John Shaw, director of SIU Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, announced White’s selection on Aug. 8.

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EDWARDSVILLE — Two local elected officials have been selected among many leaders throughout Illinois to participate in this year’s Edgar Fellows

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher was selected for 2023 class of Edgar Fellows, an initiative started by former Gov. Jim Edgar.

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about over the past week:

Carol Greenlee, associate director of Southern Illinois University Carbondales Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, has been chosen a 2023 Edgar Fellow.

Carol Greenlee, associate director of Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, has been chosen a 2023 Edgar Fellow.

Forty leaders from across Illinois to meet in Champaign, Aug. 6-10