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Voices In The News 2019

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Brian Mackey

Published December 30, 2019 at 10:27 PM CST

graphic for the 2019 installment of the voices in the news feature

As we close the book on 2019, we thought we’d take a few minutes to listen back to what has been a most consequential year in Illinois government and politics. From novice politicians taking power to a flood of major legislation, these are some of the voices that made news in 2019.

Brian Mackey

Brian Mackey hosts The 21st Show and formerly reported on state government.

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