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Biden courts big money at three Chicago fundraisers
Sep 19, 2019 10:40 PM - Former Vice President Joe Biden hit three private fundraisers in Chicago on Thursday, prompting some criticism from presidential rival Bernie Sanders over a statement made by one of his hosts -- billionaire casino and real estate mogul Neil Bluhm -- and highlighting what many see as a major divide in the Democratic party.
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What is the Trump whistleblower complaint about? Here's a timeline of what we know.
Sep 19, 2019 10:21 AM - We have no idea what this is about, but here's what was happening around the time the whistleblower made it.
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Trump says he has ordered a substantial increase in sanctions against Iran
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A divided Federal Reserve cuts key rate for 2nd time this year
Sep 18, 2019 1:27 PM - A sharply divided Federal Reserve cut its key benchmark interest rate for a second time this year while saying it's prepared to continue doing what it deems necessary to sustain the U.S. economic expansion.
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Trump says a big China deal could come 'maybe soon.' That's unlikely.
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'He's the nicest guy on the planet': Trump taps Robert O'Brien to be next national security adviser
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Spence stresses experience as lawyer, judge in bid for Kane state's attorney
Sep 16, 2019 12:19 PM - You can't teach experience and Robert Spence, the first candidate to announce for the Republican nomination for Kane County state's attorney, says he an abundance of it. Spence, a former prosecutor, circuit judge, 16th Circuit chief judge and appellate court justice, retired from his appellate post last week to run for the seat that will be vacated as Joe McMahon is not seeking a full, third 4-year term in November 2020. -
Afeef cites activism, background in bid for Kane County state's attorney in 2020
Sep 16, 2019 12:21 PM - Junaid "J" Afeef believes he has the courtroom and law enforcement experience, along with the moral conviction, to be the next Kane County state's attorney. Afeef, 50, of Elgin, is running as a Democrat and his experience includes serving as an assistant Cook County public defender and chief legal counsel for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. He now prosecutes nursing home violations for the Illinois Department of Public Health. -
DuPage board member wants ballot question on abolishing recorder's office
Sep 16, 2019 5:30 AM - A county board member wants to let voters decide this spring whether to eliminate the DuPage recorder's office and merge its duties with the county clerk's office. -
How counties are preparing for Election Day cyberattacks
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