Illinois Gov. Edgar Has Gall Bladder Surgery
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Gov. Jim Edgar underwent surgery to remove an inflamed gall bladder Friday morning and the surgeon who performed the operation said it went “just fine.” Dr. Keith Wichterman said Edgar, 46, could be released this morning.
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