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Sierra Canyon's Bronny James #0 in action against Dominican during a high school basketball game at the Hoophall Classic, Saturday, January 18, 2020, in Springfield, MA. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan) **FILE**

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In this Jan. 7, 2015, file photo, public school buses are parked in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

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In this March 7, 2012, file photo, Illinois gun owners and supporters file out National Rifle Association applications while participating in an Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day convention before marching to the Illinois state Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

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President Donald Trump salutes as he arrives on Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017, as he returns from Springfield, Mo. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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In this July 10, 2013, file photo, semi-automatic handguns are seen displayed for purchase at an arms supply store in Springfield, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File) **FILE**

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In this Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, file photo, a sex offender registry board image of designated Level 3 sex offender Charles D. Clark Jr., is passed from Detective Tracy Duda, right, to a member of the media in a car in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) ** FILE **

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Illinois State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, talks to the media as negotiations continue on Senate Bill 1 during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, holds a press conference with Illinois State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, right, about negations on Senate Bill 1 during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, left, holds a press conference along with Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, right, about negations on Senate Bill 1 during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, holds a press conference about negations on Senate Bill 1 along with Illinois State Rep. Will Davis, D-Harvey, left, and Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, right, during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, holds a press conference with Illinois State Rep. Avery Bourne, R-Raymond, about negations on Senate Bill 1 during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, holds a press conference about negations on Senate Bill 1 along with Illinois State Rep. Will Davis, D-Harvey, left, and Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford, D-Maywood, right, during a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Monday, July 31, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois State Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, talks with the media about Senate Bill 1 after the Illinois Senate adjourned shortly after coming to order on the second day of a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, talks on the floor of the Illinois House after they came to order and quickly adjourned during the second day of a special session on education funding at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. [Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, center, calls on Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, to send Senate Bill 1 to his desk as he is surrounded by members of the Republican caucus during a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner, center, calls on Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, to send Senate Bill 1 to his desk as he is surrounded by members of the Republican caucus during a news conference on the first day of a special session on education funding at the state Capitol, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, gives a speech following the Illinois House voting to override Gov. Rauner's veto and pass a budget for the first time in two years during the overtime session at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

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Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, speaks during a debate to override Gov. Rauner's veto of the budget bills on the floor of the Illinois House during an overtime session at the Illinois State Capitol, Thursday, July 6, 2017, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler /The State Journal-Register via AP)