by fourcegroup | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce this year’s Edgar Fellows! The Edgar Fellow Program helps support emerging leaders drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond through lessons, networking opportunities, and training inspired by the leadership style of...
by fourcegroup | Sep 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
Jim Edgar, whose steady, principled leadership as Illinois’ 38th governor left a lasting legacy of integrity, bipartisanship, and public service, died Sunday morning from complications of pancreatic cancer. He was 79. At the heart of his life was his family. Jim was...
by fourcegroup | Aug 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Karen Darch, the former village president of Barrington, Illinois, was selected as the recipient of the 2025 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award for her three decades of practical, problem-solving and visionary leadership. Darch served as the village president of...
by fourcegroup | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
CARBONDALE, Ill. — Former Ottawa Mayor Robert Eschbach was selected as the recipient of the 2024 Paul Simon-Jim Edgar Statesmanship Award for his more than two decades of visionary, practical and effective leadership as mayor and his continuing work to make his...
by fourcegroup | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
The 2024 Edgar Fellows Program Executive Leadership Training Event came to a close on August 8th, marking the 12th class since the program’s founding. This year’s roster included such names as State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, Executive Director of Illinois Tollway,...
by fourcegroup | Aug 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jesse White, former Illinois Secretary of State, has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 Paul Simon-Edgar Statemanship Award. The annual award is presented to an elected Illinois government official who has served their community with civility, courage, and...
