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- ↑ White, Jesse (ed.). "Illinois Court Officials". Illinois Blue Book 1999-2000. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. p. 164. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ↑ Sjostrom, Joseph (February 28, 1994). "13 hopefuls vying for 3 court seats". Chicago Tribune – via ProQuest.
- ↑ Official Vote Cast at the General Election on November 8, 1994. Illinois State Board of Elections. p. 111. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ↑ Whelpley, Rodd (ed.). "Appointment". Illinois Issues. University of Illinois Springfield. 25 (1): 32. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
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