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Editorial: 'At least we have a budget' is small consolation for Illinois
May 26, 2020 7:57 PM - This Daily Herald editorial says the new Illinois spending plan indeed "may not be the world's best budget," as one Democratic leader described it, but we still wish it were better than it is. -
Waukegan courthouse to reopen virtually next week
May 26, 2020 7:24 PM - After about 10 weeks of lockdown-induced stasis, most court cases will begin moving through the Lake County courthouse once again Monday using the virtual meeting platform Zoom, court officials announced Tuesday. -
'We seem to have come off the peak,' Pritzker says as weekly death tolls are dropping
May 26, 2020 6:56 PM - The state moves toward easing COVID-19 restrictions, but don't get too confident, officials say. "I can't give anyone a COVID-free pass," public health director says. -
Republican governors offer states as alternative GOP convention host
May 26, 2020 2:11 PM - Two GOP governors are offering up their states to host the Republican National Convention -- a day after President Donald Trump threatened to pull the convention out of North Carolina if that state's Democratic governor doesn't assure him that the August gathering can go forward despite coronavirus fears.
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Shunned by his party, Iowa's Steve King fights for his seat
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Atlanta is home to 2 potential contenders for Biden's VP
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States' rights are so last month
May 26, 2020 1:00 AM - Columnist Debra J. Saunders: Last Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump did what he does worst -- he took to Twitter to type two tweets that threatened to withhold federal funds from Michigan and Nevada because he doesn't like what state officials are doing to facilitate mail-in voting. -
Parental controls assure safety, creativity for kids online
May 26, 2020 1:00 AM - Guest columnist Kristin Kramer: As we shelter in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, families and friends across the country are turning to internet platforms to stay entertained, informed, and connected. -
Woman who grew up in Grayslake is Libertarian Party's presidential pick
May 25, 2020 6:11 PM - Former Grayslake resident Jo Jorgensen will represent the Libertarian Party on the November presidential ballot. -
In a difficult year, we must still remember the sacrifices that gave us freedom
May 25, 2020 11:16 AM - Guest columnist Steve Thompson: The month of May this year was unlike any other in the past.
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