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Poll shows Democrats leading for several statewide offices and more top stories |First Listen

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  • A new poll shows Democrats will fare well in Illinois' statewide office races
  • Republican Illinois treasurer candidate wants to combine the treasurer and comptroller offices
  • The latest federal conspiracy charge against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan stems from legislation pushed by AT&T
  • Only one in 10 Illinoisans have received the latest COVID booster
  • Normal woman faces federal weapon charges deadly shooting of Champaign police officer in 2021
  • Sangamon County Coroner identifies two victims in Friday night crash in Chatham

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