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Paul Simon dies at 75 in Illinois after long public career
Paul Simon, longtime Illinois and national figure known for a clean image, died at 75 in Springfield from complications after heart surgery. The former senator, congressman, and presidential candidate lived in southern Illinois and built a legacy of open government, ethics reforms, and civic work.
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