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                        U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Monday in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ open seat to replace longtime Sen. Dick Durbin.
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                        For the first time, an Illinois governor joined in West Peoria's annual Independence Day parade. Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton were…