Judy Baar-Topinka
Chicago — Attorney General Lisa Madigan today issued the following statement upon news of the passing of Judy Baar Topinka.
“Today our state has suffered a great loss. Judy Baar Topinka was a trailblazer, a true public servant and a friend to all. Always jubilant and straight-talking, Judy spoke her mind on every issue. Even during tough political times, Judy always worked across party lines to get things done and brought humor and joy to everything she did. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.”
Topinka has died after suffering a stroke yesterday.