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Governor Pritzker to give his State of the State and more top stories | First Listen

  • Early childhood education expected to be the focus of Governor Pritzker's State of the State
  • Some lawmakers want relief for Ameren customers
  • New state law designed to help with bus driver shortage
  • Chance for flooding this spring is slightly above normal
  • Reflecting on the NIU shooting 15 years later
  • State Senator Doris Turner previews the State of the State
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