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Opinion: Madigan's Magical Mystery Machine

On January 13, 1971, a fresh-faced 28 year old lawyer named Mike Madigan assumed office as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 22nd district of Chicago's 13th Ward. He's still there.

Craig Walker
Craig Walker
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Opinion: Madigan's Magical Mystery Machine

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