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'We're not giving up' on Illinois, ex-Trump aide Flynn says in Niles event for GOP candidatesMay 20, 2022 10:22 PM - Controversial former Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about former President Donald Trump's dealings with Russia and was pardoned by Trump before being sentenced, was in the suburbs Friday stumping for several Illinois GOP candidates.
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Warren District 121 community rallies for newest property tax increase requestMay 20, 2022 8:12 PM - Local leaders, more than 50 area business owners and a large group started by district parents all have expressed support for Warren Township High School District 121's proposed property tax hike, which will go to voters in the June 28 election.
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Newman tries to lay claim to abortion rights mantle in 6th District, but Casten has groups' backingMay 20, 2022 6:02 PM - Abortion rights has become a front-and-center issue in the Democratic primary race for Illinois' 6th Congressional District seat.
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Congressional candidate calls committee investigating Capitol attack a 'waste' of timeMay 19, 2022 9:32 PM - During an online forum Thursday night, all five Republican candidates for Illinois' 14th Congressional District seat criticized the House committee investigating last year's deadly assault of the U.S. Capitol.
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Fallout for Irvin regarding remarks on friend's arrest? Wait until Election Day, experts sayMay 19, 2022 8:45 PM - With just 40 days before the Republican primary, GOP insiders had no consensus on the impact of a report about gubernatorial contender Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin's role in a friend's arrest, where police overheard him telling someone the "charges would be taken care of."
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Fuel retailers sue over requirement to post about tax freeze
May 19, 2022 6:20 PM - Illinois fuel retailers argued in a lawsuit filed Thursday that a requirement to post signs alerting consumers about a six-month freeze in the state motor-fuel tax unconstitutionally compels them to promote Gov. J.B. Pritzker's reelection campaign.
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Dargis campaign worker suspended after ethics complaint by 8th District GOP rivalMay 19, 2022 5:42 PM - A high-ranking campaign worker for 8th Congressional District Republican candidate Chris Dargis of Palatine will be suspended after allegations of unethical behavior leveled against her by the campaign of rival Peter Kopsaftis of South Barrington.
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Watch: Daily Herald Editorial Board interview with Democratic candidates for District 51May 19, 2022 4:18 PM - Democratic candidates for Illinois' 51st District met with a representative of the Daily Herald Editorial Board to discuss their experience and positions on key issues.
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Newman touts resolution recognizing displacement of PalestiniansMay 19, 2022 4:14 PM - Democratic U.S. Rep. Marie Newman of La Grange is touting her cosponsorship of a House resolution formally recognizing the Nakba -- the displacement of the Palestinian people after Israel's creation in 1948.
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GOP gubernatorial candidates spar on who's the real RepublicanMay 19, 2022 5:27 AM - The six Republicans running for governor in the June 28 primary exchanged sharp elbows on topics ranging from COVID-19 to faux Republicanism at a Wednesday Daily Herald editorial board forum.
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