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- ↑ White, Jesse, ed. (2019). "Legislators' Portraits and Biographies". Illinois Blue Book 2019-2020 (PDF). Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 66. Retrieved October 4, 2019.
- 1 2 Miller, Rich (June 17, 2019). "Last Republican Chicago legislator resigns after 23 years". Capitol Fax . Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ↑ Miller, Rich (June 29, 2019). "Martwick to the Senate, Mayor Stephens to the House". Capitol Fax . Retrieved June 29, 2019.
- ↑ "Vote Smart | Facts For All". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
