Articles filed under Democratic National Convention
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Duckworth a Democratic convention co-chair, but what does that say about vice presidential odds?Jul 31, 2020 5:30 am - Until presidential candidate Joe Biden makes the call, it's not certain what position U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth will play at the Democratic National Convention in Milwau...
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Democrats confirm plans for nearly all-virtual conventionJun 24, 2020 1:00 am - Democrats will hold an almost entirely virtual presidential nominating convention Aug. 17-20 in Milwaukee using live broadcasts and online streaming, party officials sai...
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'Nothing is more important to me': Delegate candidates push petitions, pump up prospective voters in the suburbsJan 02, 2020 4:30 am - Wanted: Energetic people with sufficient chutzpah to walk up to complete strangers and start talking politics. Must like walking in the cold. No pay or recognition, but ...
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Presidential hopefuls woo prominent suburban Democrats, who say sorry, give us a little timeAug 24, 2019 1:00 am - But local leaders aren't ready to pick favorites just yet
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Jean Kaczmarek: Candidate profileOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Bio: Name: Jean Kaczmarek City: Glen Ellyn Website: www.jean4dupagecountyclerk.net Twitter: @Jean4DuPage Facebook: Jean Kaczmarek for DuPage County Clerk Party: De...
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1968 Democratic convention 'impossible to forget,' says reporter who covered itAug 25, 2018 1:00 am - Editor's note: Ed Murnane of Arlington Heights is retired president of the Illinois Civil Justice League and a former staff member for presidents Ronald Reagan and G...
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Muslim convention in Rosemont promotes civic, interfaith engagementSep 03, 2016 1:00 am - As the largest Islamic convention in the nation continues in Rosemont, suburban Muslims are coming together to emphasize two approaches to address the challenges their c...
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Capt. Khan's parents in Rosemont: 'So much goodness in the world'Sep 03, 2016 1:00 am - In a year the Islamic community is calling a "turning point," any Muslim can take a stand for positivity and love over divisiveness and hate - and that was the message S...
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Editorial: The Trump message Bloomberg wants Republicans to hearJul 30, 2016 2:00 pm - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg generated considerable buzz when he showed up at the Democratic National Convention last week to endorse Hillary Clinton in prime...
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Lester: Sox pitcher key to '59 pennant dies as modestly as he livedJul 29, 2016 5:03 am - Decades before Chris Sale was suspended for cutting up throwback jerseys before a scheduled start, the White Sox had another standout pitcher, who led the American Leagu...