Politics News
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Biden in anniversary press conference: Nation weary from COVID but U.S. in a better place
Jan 19, 2022 9:40 PM - President Joe Biden acknowledged Wednesday that the pandemic has left Americans exhausted and demoralized but insisted at a news conference marking his first year in office that he has "outperformed" expectations. He said he would likely have to settle for "big chunks" of his signature economic package to break an impasse in Congress.
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Chaplin drops out, endorses Conroy as she alone takes on LaPlante in DuPage board chair primary
Jan 19, 2022 8:09 PM - State Rep. Deb Conroy is running for the highest office in DuPage County, and fellow Democrat Liz Chaplin has dropped out of the race. The state lawmaker from Villa Park has picked up Chaplin's endorsement in her bid to become the first county board chairwoman in DuPage history, first against Lynn LaPlante in the Democratic primary. -
Big voting bill faces defeat as 2 Dems won't stop filibuster
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New York attorney general says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials
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Lake County's former chief judge to retire Friday
Jan 18, 2022 9:04 PM - Lake County Circuit Judge Diane E. Winter, whose 2-year tenure as the court's chief judge ended earlier this month, will retire from the bench effective Friday, officials announced Tuesday afternoon. -
Speaker names new House budget negotiation team
Jan 18, 2022 4:19 PM - Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced a new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, led by House Majority Leader and chief budgeteer Greg Harris. -
Illinois Senate Republicans offer 'voter empowerment' amendments
Jan 18, 2022 3:36 PM - Republicans in the Illinois Senate have again introduced a package of proposed constitutional amendments that they argue would give voters more of a direct say in the legislative process. -
DuPage County misses deadline to approve new precinct maps
Jan 18, 2022 5:05 AM - A state-imposed deadline for redrawing election precinct maps has come and gone with DuPage County Board members failing to approve a new configuration. -
Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin enters GOP primary race for governor
Jan 17, 2022 6:05 PM - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin jumped into a crowded Republican primary for governor Monday, asserting he is the best pick to take on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker in the general election. -
Lake County Board member from Grayslake running for reelection
Jan 17, 2022 6:01 PM - Grayslake resident John Wasik is running for reelection to the Lake County Board's 6th District.
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