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March 26, 2024

Good morning, Illinois.

More ballots counted yesterday in the Cook County State’s Attorney race. Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead is down to 1,643 votes. The number of outstanding ballots is dwindling, so she may be able to hold on. If she does, it will be by the skin of her teeth.

Governor Pritzker is in California, far away from the statehouse press corps.

Let’s get to it.

PRISONER REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS QUIT AFTER PAROLEE ACCUSED OF MURDERING 11-YEAR-OLD BOY

A photo of Jayden Perkins, a 11-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in his home, at a memorial on March 15. (Photo: Chicago Tribune)

Two members of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, including the board chairman, have resigned after the board released a parolee with a history of domestic violence and is accused of killing the 11-year-old son of an ex-girlfriend after his release.

Board Chairman Donald Shelton and board member LeAnn Miller resigned Monday.