Articles filed under Political Figures
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New law allows gender change on birth certificate without doctor's affirmationFeb 21, 2023 12:00 am - Governor signs legislation sponsored by Glenview Democrats
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Biden on Ukraine vs. Russia: 'Democracies of the world will stand guard over freedom'Feb 21, 2023 12:00 am - WARSAW, Poland - President Joe Biden on Tuesday warned of "hard and bitter days ahead" as Russia's invasion of Ukraine nears the one-year mark, but he vowed that no matt...
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Illinois poised to mandate paid leave for nearly all workersFeb 19, 2023 12:00 am - When Joan Van is sick, she doesn't get paid. The East St. Louis-area restaurant server and single mother of three said she works doubles to make up the money when she or...
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Pritzker-DeSantis rivalry comes to the suburbs, as Florida governor slated to visit Elmhurst MondayFeb 19, 2023 12:00 am - A visit by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address Illinois law enforcement Monday originally was billed as an exclusive event at an undisclosed location in Elmhurst. Now t...
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Where suburban GOP megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein's $36 million went last fallFeb 18, 2023 12:00 am - Suburban GOP megadonors supported local, national races
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Trump lawyers try to ban 'Access Hollywood' tape from trialFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Attorneys for Donald Trump want to ban from his upcoming civil rape trial the "Access Hollywood" tape in which the former president boasts graphically about h...
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Navy Pier executive picked to lead Illinois tollwayFeb 17, 2023 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday appointed a Navy Pier executive and former Chicago Public Schools administrator as the Illinois tollway's new board chairman. Arnie Rivera, ...
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Biden taking new steps to address racial inequality in governmentFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday ordered the federal government to do more to address racial inequality as the challenges and complexities of systemic racism...
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Pritzker hits the road to sell 'Smart Start' programFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - One day after delivering his budget address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker took to the road Thursday to rally support for his proposed "Smart Start" program to expand...
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Finances of Pritzker's budget: Where money comes from and would go, with concerns about deficitsFeb 16, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a state budget Wednesday that anticipates continued strong revenue receipts even as federal COVID-19 stimulus funds dry up, all...