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Illinois Comptroller Passes Away

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has died, less than 24 hours after suffering a stroke.

A statement from her office said the 70-year-old Topinka died early Wednesday morning following complications from the stroke.

She'd reported discomfort and was admitted to a hospital in Berwyn. After undergoing testing, she lost consciousness Wednesday and was pronounced dead shortly after 2:00 am.

Topinka, a Republican, won a second term last month in a tough race with Democratic challenger Sheila Simon, the former lieutenant governor.

Topinka was a former state treasurer and Illinois GOP chairwoman.