Articles filed under Political Conventions
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There in spirit: Suburban Democratic delegates have mixed feelings on virtual conventionAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - When state Rep. Jonathan Carroll of Northbrook was elected a delegate to the Democratic National Convention earlier this year, he had no idea the event would be held rem...
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United against Trump — Obama, Sanders and a few Republicans urge voters to back BidenAug 17, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK — Former first lady Michelle Obama assailed President Donald Trump Monday night, delivering a scathing critique of the Republican president who replaced her hus...
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Watch the Democratic National Convention starting at 8 p.m.Aug 17, 2020 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Joe Biden and the Democrats are highlighting the party's inclusive "big tent" Monday night as their 2020 National Convention gets underway with a lineup that ...
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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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4 things to know about Illinois' gun lawsOct 05, 2017 1:00 am - Illinois gun laws are relatively strict compared to surrounding states, with background checks and a waiting period for gun purchasers. California is considered to have ...