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"The Voice" Of Cullerton's Family

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Amanda Vinicky

Published January 16, 2015 at 3:24 PM CST

When the Senators were inaugurated to the 99th General Assembly this week, President John Cullerton wasn't the only member of his family behind the podium.

Cullerton's nephew, Michael Lynch -- who starred on "The Voice" in 2013 -- sang the "Star Spangled Banner" at the beginning of the ceremony.

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