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Civil Rights Leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. Dies at 84 (Chicago, IL) - The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the...

Bailey’s second campaign for governor had been in doubt after his son Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey and two grandchildren, 12-year-old Vada Rose and 7-year-old Samuel, died when the helicopter Zachary was piloting crashed in Montana on Oct. 22. #governor #bailey

Cheney, who served as the 46th Vice President of the United States under President George W. Bush, was also a prominent figure in business and policy circles. #honors #buisness

In a statement, the Illinois Freedom Caucus accused Democratic lawmakers of prioritizing what it called a “culture of death” over the state’s economic and social challenges. #bill

Since the start of mosquito surveillance in May, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 human cases of the virus — nearly double last year’s count. #virus

“I was lucky enough to consider him a friend and mentor and have found myself drawing from his words of wisdom on countless occasions,” Pritzker said. #paasing

“From his time as Secretary of State to his two terms as Governor, Jim Edgar led with a steady hand and a deep commitment to the institutions of our state,” Bailey said. #legacy

In his statement, Niemerg described Kirk’s death as a “political assassination” and criticized what he characterized as inflammatory rhetoric from Democratic leaders, including Gov. J.B. Pritzker. #civility

“There are many unanswered questions about what happened today, but one thing seems abundantly clear – Charlie Kirk was murdered for being a credible spokesman for conservative ideas,” the statement read. #statement