Ebeling grew up with the politician and diplomat in the northwest suburb. She was a vocal supporter of Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and cast the Illinois delegate votes for her at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
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The Chicago Sun-Times reported Ebeling died Sunday after a battle with cancer.
Illinois governor JB Pritzker tweeted his condolences and said Ebeling was his friend.
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"Betsy Ebeling dedicated her career to advancing human rights here in Illinois and fighting for a better future for people across our nation," he wrote. "Like her many friends, I loved Betsy for her kindness, sense of humor and her genuineness. I am heartbroken to lose my friend. My condolences to her family and the countless friends she leaves behind."