Articles filed under Politics
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Biden in Joliet blasts Republicans on Social Security, stumps for DemocratsNov 05, 2022 1:00 am - President Joe Biden was in Joliet Saturday repeating a campaign message that Republicans pose a threat to Social Security and want to reverse health care savings deliver...
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Why three suburban congressional races have been among the hottest in the stateNov 04, 2022 5:30 am - Three suburban showdowns have been among Illinois' most hotly contested congressional races ahead of Tuesday's election. In the 6th District, 11th District and 14th Dist...
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What's fiction, what's fact about the SAFE-T Act and the elimination of cash bailNov 04, 2022 5:00 am - A previous version had incorrect information about when defendants accused of probationable violent crimes could be detained pretrial. There's not a hotter topic on...
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Biden to plug tech bill in California, campaign in IllinoisNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - SAN DIEGO - President Joe Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster Am...
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Fermilab getting $260 million to cover rising construction costsNov 04, 2022 1:00 am - Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory announced Friday it is getting $260 million from the federal Inflation Reduction Act to help pay for the rising construction costs ...
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'Replace, repair and modernize': Those are Fenton's hopes with a $99 million referendumNov 03, 2022 5:00 am - For the first time in nearly 50 years, a building referendum is appearing on the ballot for the Fenton High School District 100 community. Next week voters will decide w...
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Why Underwood challenger Gryder supports school choiceNov 03, 2022 1:00 am - Republican congressional candidate Scott Gryder said he supports GOP-backed legislation that promotes school choice and seeks to expand transparency regarding curriculum...
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Syndicated columnist Bonnie Jean Feldkamp: How do you judge a local judge?Nov 03, 2022 1:00 am - United States Supreme Court decisions have understandably been at the top of everyone's mind in recent months. Decisions made in our nation's highest court do trickle do...
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In district that has Highland Park, Schneider, Severino differ on how to prevent mass shootingsNov 02, 2022 5:00 am - The two candidates running for a North suburban congressional district that includes Highland Park have disparate views about how to prevent mass shootings - one pushing...
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Why Cook County residents are being asked to pay more taxes for forest preservesNov 02, 2022 5:00 am - When Cook County residents head to the polls next week, the ballot will not only include choices for governor, state representatives and local judges. Voters will also b...