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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
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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.
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John CullertonMichael MadiganTerry LinkJim DurkinabortionMartin SandovalJehan Gordon-Boothinfrastructuregambling expansionLuis ArroyoCapital PlaninvestigationIllinois minimum wageAvery BourneChicago mayoral raceJacqueline CollinsCarol AmmonsJuliana StrattonJ.B. PritzkerVoices in the Newsmarijuana legalizationMargo McDermedJoyce MasonLori LightfootReproductive Health Act (RHA)adjournmentMaroon 5
Brian Mackey
Brian Mackey hosts The 21st Show and formerly reported on state government.
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