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- ↑ Ruthhart, Bill. "Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer won't run against Emanuel for mayor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
- ↑ "She-nannigans to host event for local women running for office Feb. 8". Windy City Times. 6 February 2018.
- ↑ Ruthhart, Bill. "Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer won't run against Emanuel for mayor". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
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- ↑ "Gainer selected to replace Quigley". Windy City Times. 15 April 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2020.