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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial could start next week | First Listen

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  • Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial could start next week
  • You can now get your drivers' license, license plates and registration at a kiosk in Springfield's Meijer
  • Employees of Illinois prisons are concerned about safety on the job
  • Illinois State Police advised their troopers to not pursue a suspect last month, and now are investigating Sangamon County Deputies involvement
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