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Sean Crawford
Managing Editor, NPR Illinois/ CAB Ex-OfficioSean has led the NPR Illinois news operations since the fall of 2009. He replaced the only other person to do so in the station's history, Rich Bradley.
Prior to taking over the News Department, Sean worked as Statehouse Bureau Chief for NPR Illinois and other Illinois Public Radio stations. He spent more than a dozen years in the statehouse press room, winning numerous awards for his reporting, including a national Capitolbeat honor for coverage of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's impeachment and removal from office.
Overall, Sean has logged 40 years in journalism. He began his broadcasting career at his hometown station WJPF in Herrin, Illinois while still in high school. It was there he learned to cover local government, courts and anything else that made the news.
He spent time in the Joliet area as News Director and Operations Manager for radio station WKBM and worked for a chain of weekly newspapers for two years. Along with news coverage, he reported heavily on sports and did on-air play by play.
Sean hosts weekly shows Statewide and State Week, which air across Illinois Public Radio stations. He holds a Master's Degree in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield.
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What does the switch to Harris mean for Democrats and Republicans in Illinois?
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Barrett Koches, 7, died in a backyard pool after being left unsupervised.
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Rural hospitals are vital to the areas they serve. But they face a host of problems.
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Attorney Ben Crump also indicated the family will seek justice, which could include a civil lawsuit.
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The body camera footage from July 6 shows Massey being fatally shot in her home after calling deputies for the report of a prowler.
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Law enforcement body camera footage will be released publicly Monday July 22.
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The state's GOP is energized with new leadership following the national convention in Milwaukee.
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On this episode we hear about a "silver tsunami" coming in a rural communities.
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State's Attorney John Milhiser said the investigation showed the deputy wasn't justified in using deadly force.
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Trump was wounded, but survived the Saturday shooting during a Pennsylvania rally.