Judy Baar Topinka a rare politician who spoke her mind

Just a month after her re-election as Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has died. She was 70 years old. Her death ends a storied political career that spanned three decades. Here are some more photos of the colorful 

(AP) — Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, the first woman in Illinois to serve in two state constitutional offices, died early today, less than 24 hours after having a stroke, according to her office. She was 70. Spokesman Brad Hahn told the

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has passed away at the age of 70, officials confirmed Wednesday. Topinka passed away early Wednesday morning from complications related to a stroke she suffered less than 24 hours before, a spokesman said in a 

Judy Baar Topinka died Wednesday before she could be sworn in for her second term; and state politicians agree, her three-decade career has secured her political legacy. The state constitution gives the outgoing governor, 

Illinois Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka has passed away at the age of 70, officials confirmed Wednesday. Topinka passed away early Wednesday morning from complications related to a stroke she suffered less than 24 hours