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Jury selection continues in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan | First Listen

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  • Jury selection continues in the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan
  • Concerns raised at the Sangamon County Board meeting about allegations against Riverton's police chief
  • Sangamon County is facing a lawsuit related to a chase that resulted in a man's death
  • The state of Illinois rakes in $2 billion from gambling last year
  • Sixty percent of Illinois teachers considering leaving the profession
  • Illinois public transit agencies can now apply for state funding to swap diesel-fueled buses with electric ones
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