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Davis: “It’s a sad day for our district”

Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies at 73, called a 'powerhouse' and 'uniter' Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough died Sunday, April 7th, at the age of 73 sending shock waves throughout the County including from Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-7th) who said it is a sad day for his district where she was the Democratic State […]

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