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 Former State Representative Chuck Hartke Dies at Age 80 

Published on April 14, 2025 7:03 am
Last Updated on April 14, 2025 7:03 am

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Longtime State Representative Charles A. “Chuck” Hartke died Sunday. He was 80.

Hartke served in the Illinois General Assembly from 1985 to 2003. He was later appointed Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.

Funeral services will be scheduled after Easter.