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State Rep. Angie Guerrero was sworn in Thursday to fill the vacancy created the previous day when former State Rep. Edward Kodatt resigned just two days after being selected by former House Speaker Mike Madigan. (BlueRoomStream)
CHICAGO After Wednesday s resignation of Mike Madigan s choice to fill the Illinois House seat he held for 50 years, the longtime Democratic Party boss selected a second successor in four days.
State Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar was chosen to fill the vacancy created by the ouster of Edward Kodatt after a brief meeting in the ballroom adjoining the offices of the 13th Ward Democratic Party organization.
Madigan's Hand-Picked Replacement Resigns After 2 Days On The Job - Chicago, IL - Mike Madigan said he learned of "alleged questionable conduct" by Edward Kodatt, who was appointed to succeed him as state representative.
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