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- ↑ Miller, David R. (ed.). "African American Legislators in Illinois, 1876-2005 Table 4: African American Legislators in Leadership Positions in Illinois, 1876-2005" (PDF). First Reading. Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit. p. 21. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ↑ Harry, Jim, ed. (January 6, 2003). "Senate Journal 92nd General Assembly 117th Legislative Day" (PDF). Illinois Senate. pp. 4–6. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ↑ "House Journal – House of Representatives – Ninety-Fourth Annual General Assembly 129TH Legislative Day" (PDF). November 1, 2006. p. 6. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Illinois House impeaches Gov. Rod Blagojevich". NBC News. 2009-01-07. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
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- Steponenaite, Gabija, "Jefferies ready for full term", The Gazette (Chicago), Nov. 3, 2006.
