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Alan Dixon, who served two terms in the U.S. Senate from Illinois, has died, according to his longtime aide.
Gene Callahan said Dixon died around 8 a.m. today. He would have turned 87 on Monday.
Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement saying Dixon "was known for his honesty, his hard work and his commitment to the state he loved. . .His friendships reached across the aisle and across our state. I lost a pal today and Illinois lost a man who brought honor to public service."
Gene Callahan said Dixon died around 8 a.m. today. He would have turned 87 on Monday.
Sen. Dick Durbin released a statement saying Dixon "was known for his honesty, his hard work and his commitment to the state he loved. . .His friendships reached across the aisle and across our state. I lost a pal today and Illinois lost a man who brought honor to public service."
Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan call Dixon "one of a kind."
