Articles filed under Illinois
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Endorsement: A difficult “No” on graduated tax referendumOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - There have been few issues that have divided our Editorial Board as sharply as the referendum on the proposed amendment to allow for a graduated income tax in Illinois. ...
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Precautions urged for holiday parties as COVID-19 cases riseOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' public health director urged residents Wednesday to celebrate the holidays with limited activities and greater precautions because of ...
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The Latest: Barrett's confirmation hearing ends for the dayOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett (all times local): 6:05 p.m. Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Cou...
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Barrett tells doubtful Dems she'd keep open mind on courtOct 14, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett presented herself Wednesday in her final round of Senate confirmation questioning as a judge with a traditional...
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The state's tips for a safe Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings this fallOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - Here are some ideas to protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19 during any upcoming holiday gatherings, courtesy of the Illinois Department of Public Health. • Don'...
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2,862 new COVID-19 cases worry officials as they share holiday gathering guidelinesOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - New cases of COVID-19 totaled 2,862 Wednesday and 49 new deaths were reported - the highest since June - as state officials warned of increasing infections and issued gu...
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Graduated tax opponents say small business will sufferOct 14, 2020 1:00 am - An online panel discussion hosted by the Lincoln Forum about the proposed constitutional change to the state's income tax law focused largely on the effects to business ...
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Illinois woman guilty after fooling people in cancer hoaxOct 13, 2020 7:00 am - HIGHLAND, Ill. (AP) - A woman in southwestern Illinois pleaded guilty to fraud Tuesday in a medical hoax that tricked people who gave her money and other benefits. Sarah...
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The Latest: Day 2 of Barrett confirmation hearings wrapsOct 13, 2020 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett (all times local): 8:20 p.m. The second day of confirmation ...
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Barrett nomination draws mixed reaction from Durbin and Curran, concern from DuckworthOct 13, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois' two Democratic senators pushed back against the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court justice this week citing separate issues involving Obam...