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- 1 2 3 Blumberg, Nick. "Bridget Degnen: Candidate for Cook County Commissioner, 12th District". WTTW. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ↑ Blumberg, Nick. "Cook County Primary: Preckwinkle Wins, Fritchey Out, Boykin's Fate Uncertain". WTTW. Retrieved 26 September 2022.