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A Cold Weather Advisory, a former Congressman gets a preemptive pardon and more | First Listen

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  • A Cold Weather Advisory for most of Central Illinois until 3 p.m. Tuesday due to dangerously cold wind chills of -20
  • Former Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger, given a preemptive pardon by former President Joe Biden, says he didn't ask for it
  • Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch says he's confident lawmakers will be able to pass a balanced budget
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