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Stava-Murray restores Facebook page that went dark after 'viral' post on police bill
Jan 15, 2021 7:22 PM - A Facebook page maintained by Downers Grove Democratic state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray as a forum for her legislative work that went dark Thursday night has been reactivated. -
As suburbs edge closer to looser restrictions, restaurants get some hope for indoor service
Jan 15, 2021 6:12 PM - The suburbs and Chicago will stay under tough restrictions to prevent COVID-19 but trends indicate those could be lifted soon. Gov. J.B. Pritzker says rule change should heat up indoor dining's return. -
Mount Prospect slate allowed to stay on April ballot
Jan 15, 2021 5:58 PM - Terri Gens and Peggy Pissarreck, running as a duo for the Mount Prospect village board, have survived a challenge to their nominating petition. The ruling could have a long-term impact on Mount Prospect's nonpartisan elections. -
The Radicalization of Kevin Greeson, ex-Obama supporter who died backing Trump at Capitol
Jan 15, 2021 4:14 PM - Kevin Greeson traveled from Alabama to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama, at the time one of his political heroes. Twelve years later, a stone's throw from where Obama had been sworn in, Greeson died of a heart attack while demonstrating in support of President Donald Trump during the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol.
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Biden's virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
Jan 15, 2021 2:58 PM - Getting 100 million shots in Americans' arms in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan, President-elect Joe Biden declared Friday. Lasting impact, he said, will come from uniting the nation in a new effort grounded in science and fueled by billions in federal money for vaccination, testing and outbreak sleuths.
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How a DuPage County couple narrowly avoided chaos at the Capitol
Jan 15, 2021 1:32 PM - Bob and Alice Smith traveled 11½ hours from their home in DuPage County to Washington, D.C., to take part in a pro-President Donald Trump rally on Jan. 6. They say they had no idea that it would later devolve into a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol. -
Stars return to inauguration, with J.Lo, Lady Gaga set to perform
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Pelosi's nine impeachment managers hope to 'finish the job'
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Biden picks familiar faces for top roles at FEMA, CIA
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Biden picks Duckworth to be a Democratic Party vice chair
Jan 14, 2021 11:49 PM - Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth has been selected to be one of the Democratic Party vice chairs by President-elect Joe Biden, while Jaime Harrison, who tried to unseat U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, is the choice to lead the national party.
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