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GOP candidates outline platforms in first 14th District debate
Jan 22, 2020 9:35 PM - Seven Republicans looking to unseat Democrat Lauren Underwood in the 14th Congressional District used their first public debate Wednesday night to lay out their top priorities. The ideas ranged from social issues to political ideals and provided a contrast for GOP voters eyeing the March primary. -
Watch Foster, Ventura debate in their race for Congress
Jan 22, 2020 5:02 PM - Watch the debate: Progressive challenger Rachel Ventura and centrist Rep. Bill Foster took part in a feisty joint interview Wednesday morning with the Daily Herald Editorial Board. -
Proposal would let library districts tax marijuana
Jan 22, 2020 4:12 PM - A bill filed in Springfield could allow local libraries to get a cut of the taxes on recreational cannabis sales, but it would come at the potential expense of county-level taxes. -
Watch live: Trump's impeachment trial opens on fast track, Democrats arguing for removal
Jan 22, 2020 2:42 PM - With the rules settled, the trial is now on a fast track. The House managers will have 24 hours broken up over three days to present their case, starting at noon Wednesday.
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Gabbard sues Hillary Clinton over Russia 'favorite' comments
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Legislative inquiry needed in state's lobbyist email scandalJan 22, 2020 7:09 AM - Guest Columnist Brett Rowland: Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't know anything about his lobbyist buddy's appalling 2012 email advocating on behalf of a politically connected worker who kept his mouth shut about a rape and ghost payroll practices.
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Warren, gender politics and the refusal to shake handsJan 22, 2020 7:09 AM - Columnist Susan Estrich: What a coincidence. With less than three weeks to go until the Iowa caucuses, we suddenly learn about a meeting that took place a year ago, with only two people in the room.
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Awake? Senators struggle to stay focused on impeachment
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In reversal, Clinton says she'd back Sanders if he's nominee
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Watch live: McConnell backs off on impeachment speaking limits
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