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Domestic violence deaths more than doubled in Illinois last year, new report showsJul 25, 2024 4:25 pm - Deaths stemming from instances of domestic violence rose a staggering 110% in Illinois last year, according to a new report from advocates who cite the lingering effects of the pandemic and easy access to guns for the spike.
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Suburban delegates lining up behind HarrisJul 22, 2024 5:49 pm - Several suburban delegates to next month’s Democratic National Convention say they are ready to nominate Vice President Kamala Harris to face former President Donald Trump in the November election.
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‘They needed a reset’: Election experts on how Biden’s decision may affect November racesJul 22, 2024 5:30 pm - Was President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end his reelection bid so a potentially stronger Democratic candidate can face Republican Donald Trump the right choice?
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Suburban Democrats hail ‘selfless’ Biden; GOP leader slams ‘years of lies’Jul 21, 2024 7:46 pm - Suburban Democrats said Sunday they are grateful to President Joe Biden for his accomplishments in office, but are gearing up for the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris - or whoever the party nominates for president - against former President Donald Trump.
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Suburban Democrats agree: End angry rhetoric in politicsJul 15, 2024 7:06 pm - Many Chicago-area Democratic leaders support the call from President Joe Biden and others to cool down and ditch the angry rhetoric that taints American politics.
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‘Pass the torch’: Rep. Schneider calls for Joe Biden to drop out of presidential raceJul 11, 2024 5:20 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park on Thursday called for President Joe Biden to end his reelection bid.
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Free tickets available for Colbert, ‘Daily Show’ tapings during DNCJun 18, 2024 10:18 am - Free tickets are available online for “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” set to broadcast Aug. 19-22 at The Auditorium Theatre in Chicago.
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‘We’ve got to be ready’: Suburban police gearing up for political conventions this summerJun 09, 2024 8:48 pm - Suburban law enforcement agencies may be called upon to help keep the peace during this summer’s national political conventions in Chicago and Milwaukee.
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GOP legislative hopefuls sue state over slating banMay 13, 2024 5:22 pm - Four would-be state legislative candidates, including one from Northbrook, are suing Illinois officials over a new law forbidding political parties from slating candidates after primary elections.
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Want to help at the DNC? Volunteer recruitment kicks off with suburbanites soughtJan 29, 2024 6:29 pm - Democratic National Convention leaders are seeking volunteer whisperers to recruit thousands of unpaid helpers required to make the event a success. Overall, 100 committe...
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