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'You're welcome here': Lawyer, legislator offer tips amid fears of immigration sweep
Jun 23, 2019 5:29 PM - Although President Donald Trump postponed a nationwide immigration sweep of people living illegally in the United States, a state legislator organized an information session Sunday in West Chicago offering tips for those who believe they may be targeted. -
Cultivating an environment to which hope can return
Jun 23, 2019 1:00 AM - Columnist Michael Gerson: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report that is the closest thing we have to the quantification of despair.
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Taxpayer advocate calls for IRS 'anxiety index' to help frustrated Americans
Jun 23, 2019 6:00 AM - It's official: Paying taxes can make you a stressed-out wreck. -
Facts Matter: Neither Trump nor Pelosi required to disclose medical info
Jun 22, 2019 5:12 PM - A claim that President Donald Trump is required to disclose results of a medical checkup is incorrect; a quote attributed to U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris was made up; and a late-night host was wrong in saying former President Nixon was impeached, Bob Oswald says in his Facts Matter column.
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Constable: In wake of #MeToo, sexual harassment training needed more than ever
Jun 22, 2019 11:53 AM - I'm looking at an old newspaper book on my desk titled, "Gimme Rewrite, Sweetheart," and thinking about how corporate HR guidelines have made, and continue to make, some needed changes.
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Pritzker signs order to jumpstart 2020 census outreach, ensure accurate count
Jun 22, 2019 10:00 AM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined a diverse coalition of lawmakers and advocates in Chicago on Thursday as he signed an executive order aimed at ensuring an accurate count in the 2020 U.S. census. -
The 10% bonus that Trump needs
Jun 22, 2019 1:00 AM - Steven and Cokie Roberts: True, polls have very limited value at this stage of a presidential campaign. Yes, Democrats are far from choosing their nominee to oppose President Donald Trump. Of course, a great deal can change between now and Election Day. Or maybe not.
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What's in the new House bipartisan anti-robocall bill
Jun 22, 2019 6:07 AM - The measure aims to outlaw a wide array of robocall practices adopted by fraudsters and legitimate businesses alike while empowering the government to issue tougher penalties against callers who violate the law.
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Chicago mayor says police won't assist ICE in raidsJun 21, 2019 7:55 PM - The Chicago Police Department will not participate in an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement roundup of migrant families who have been ordered out the country. In a statement released Friday, Mayor Lori Lightfoot says she has directed the police department to terminate ICE access to its databases related to federal immigration enforcement activities.
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Pritzker signs immigration bills amid reports of imminent ICE raids
Jun 21, 2019 5:58 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed three immigration bills Friday amid reports U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids could start Sunday in the Chicago area and other cities across the country.
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