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Five Points Washington seeks to raise $3M for facility upgrades
Joe Deacon
A capital campaign seeks to raise $3 million to enable the Five Points Washington community center to bolster its aquatics, performing arts and gathering spaces.
Then-House Republican leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, gives his closing remarks on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on the last day of session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield June 1, 2021.
Justin L. Fowler
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Former Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin crosses party line to endorse Gov. JB Pritzker over Darren Bailey
Mitchell Armentrout
The Capitol is seen through a window in the Russell Senate Office Building, in Washington, Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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Congressional candidates discuss expanding executive power and need for political will
Charlie Schlenker, Ben Howell
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