Politics News
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Trump uses 'Pocahontas' as a slur. Here's her sad history.
Oct 18, 2018 9:50 AM - Since the first years of the Virginia colony, the girl with a short life and a long history has been a pawn, moved this way and that to serve the interests of colonists, nations and tribes, tobacco sellers, moviemakers and activists. Now she's been dragged into 21st-century politics.
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Slusher: Toss the mailers and vote with pride
Oct 18, 2018 9:26 AM - Columnist Jim Slusher: I would never urge anyone not to vote in an election, but I've been reviewing campaign mailers from candidates for county, legislative and congressional races throughout the suburbs and this conclusion is inescapable: If you base your voting decision on the political advertising you see, that may be worse than if you did not vote at all.
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Steve Dutner: Candidate Profile:
Oct 18, 2018 6:23 AM - Steve Dutner is a candidate for Illinois secretary of state. -
Jason Helland: Candidate Profile:
Oct 18, 2018 6:22 AM - Jason Helland is a candidate for Illinois secretary of state. -
Democratic incumbent faces two Republicans in DuPage County Board race
Oct 18, 2018 5:31 AM - The only Democrat on the 18-member DuPage County Board, Elizabeth Chaplin of Downers Grove, on Nov. 6 will face two Republican opponents in a bid to keep her seat. The GOP candidates in the race for two District 2 seats are incumbent Peter DiCianni and Steve Nero. -
Krishnamoorthi, Diganvker discuss their bipartisan appeal
Oct 18, 2018 5:00 AM - While 8th Congressional District Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is a Democrat and challenger Jitendra "JD" Diganvker is Republican, both Schaumburg men believe the Nov. 6 election won't be determined by party labels. -
Endorsement: Yes to Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District requestOct 18, 2018 1:00 AM - The Daily Herald recommends voting yes to enable the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District to renovate three fire stations and update its equipment.
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Endorsement: Yes, to make improvements to water system in Round Lake Heights
Oct 18, 2018 1:00 AM - Daily Herald recommends a yes vote for improvements to the Round Lake Heights water system. -
Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 AM - The Daily Herald recommends voter approval of a Vernon Township referendum question to eliminate the highway commissioner's position and shift oversight of the office to the township board.
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Endorsement: Schneider for Cook County Board
Oct 18, 2018 1:00 AM - The Daily Herald recommends returning Tim Schneider to the Cook County Board
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