(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is mourning the death of its sitting Comptroller. Judy Baar Topinka passed away early this morning, less than 24-hours after suffering a stroke. Topinka has served in public office for more than 30-years. She started her political career back in 1980, when she was elected to the state senate. Topinka served as the state's first female state Treasurer from 1995 until 2007. She took over as Comptroller in 2011. She's being remembered as a trailblazer, a straight shooter, and a one-of-a-kind leader who really cared for the people of Illinois. Topinka was 70 years old. {Metro News}

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