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- ↑ Halstead, Marilyn. "'I'm going to lead the charge': Jeanne Ives, Rauner's GOP primary challenger, visits Southern Illinois" . Retrieved January 7, 2018.
- ↑ Morthland, Rich. "For state representative in the 71st Legislative District: Ahern, Morthland say why they should replace retiring Mike Boland" . Retrieved January 7, 2018.
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