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- ↑ Heinecke, Burnell (1976-01-30). "New force in Senate: They call themselves 'The Crazy 8'". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University . Retrieved 2015-09-26.
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- ↑ Myers, Lynett (March 28, 1985). "Controversial Ex-mayor Of Waukegan In Thick Of Race Again". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved May 19, 2017.
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