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Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

WBEZ Chicago | By Dan Mihalopoulos

Published January 4, 2022 at 1:46 PM PST

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Longtime Illinois Democratic Rep. Bobby Rush announced on Tuesday that he is leaving Congress. The former Black Panther has represented the South Side of Chicago in Congress since 1993.

Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

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Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush, a Democrat, is retiring after 30 years in the U.S. House

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