Mike Riopell
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Clinton's Illinois backers arrive in PhiladelphiaJul 24, 2016 1:00 am - Four years ago as President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic nomination, his home state Illinois delegation was right up front. This time, Lauren Beth Gash, a conven...
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Top Republican lawmaker resigns suddenly citing “cyber security issues”Jul 24, 2016 1:00 am - State Rep. Ron Sandack, a Downers Grove Republican and vocal legislative ally of Gov. Bruce Rauner, is resigning from the Illinois House after saying he's had “cyber sec...
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Rauner signs plans aimed at curbing local government costsJul 22, 2016 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday signed legislation from a bipartisan duo of suburban lawmakers geared toward cutting local government costs. One new law was sparked by the r...
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3 things to know about the Republican Convention ThursdayJul 21, 2016 5:32 am - Like the other days of the Republican National Convention, a lot of people will speak during Thursday night's finale. But one speech will be watched far more than any ot...
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Suburban Trump delegate focuses on Supreme Court picksJul 21, 2016 1:00 am - A retired Cook County judge and delegate for Donald Trump, Anthony Iosco got a turn addressing the Illinois delegation to the Republican National Convention on its last ...
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Illinois Republican chair: Booing Cruz was a sign of unityJul 21, 2016 1:00 am - Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider of Bartlett arrived at the party's convention this week preaching unity among delegates and GOP voters who might have li...
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3 things to watch Wednesday at the Republican conventionJul 20, 2016 5:32 am - Wednesday at the Republican National Convention gives Indiana Gov. Mike Pence his first major speech as Donald Trump's running mate. Here's what to watch out for. • Illi...
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Kirk faces tough re-election challenge as he skips ClevelandJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - As he runs for a second term in a state that leans Democratic and in a year when he's disavowed his party's presidential candidate, Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says t...
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Rep. David Harris marks 40 years since Reagan RNC fightJul 20, 2016 1:00 am - For state Rep. David Harris of Arlington Heights, the 2016 Republican National Convention marks 40 years since his first one. That 1976 convention was hotly contested, a...
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Ex-Illinois GOP leader Pat Brady leaves convention floor during rules fightJul 19, 2016 1:00 am - For months, former Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady of St. Charles has been one of Donald Trump's biggest critics, and his comments drew scorn from the nomin...