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Dawn Clark Netsch Dies at 86

Description:Dawn Clark Netsch has passed away. She had a long history in Illinois politics, serving as state Senator and as comptroller. In 1994, she was the first woman to be nominated by a major political party to run for Governor of Illinois. In January, she revealed that she was suffering from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dawn Clark Netsh was 86-years-old. (0:31)

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