Former Governor Jim Edgar will bring his unique perspective on Illinois and its politics to a discussion at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at noon.

Edgar, who is a Distinguished Fellow at IGPA, plans to discuss the state’s future during the talk, which is part of the institute’s Edgar Lecture Series. The talk will be in the J. Fred Giertz Conference Room at IGPA, 1007 W. Nevada, in Urbana.

“Now that the political turmoil surrounding the previous governor is mostly behind us, I want to discuss where we are as a state and where we’re headed,” said Edgar, who joined IGPA after completing his second term as governor in 1999.

“We’re extremely pleased that Gov. Edgar has chosen IGPA as the venue for this discussion,” said Robert F. Rich, director of IGPA. “He holds a special place in the fabric of Illinois politics and his ideas on the future of Illinois and what we need to focus on will be an important component of the current discussion in our state.”

Edgar, a Republican, is the last Illinois governor to complete two full terms. He was elected in 1990 and was re-elected in 1994 by the largest margin ever for an Illinois governor. Since joining IGPA, Edgar has continued his commitment to public service by sharing his experiences and expertise with students at the University of Illinois and across the state. His Edgar Leader Series at IGPA regularly brings top elected officials from across the state and the nation to the University.

Those who wish to attend Wednesday’s discussion are asked to register by calling 866-794-3340 or online. Space is limited.