Articles filed under Political Conventions
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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 ...
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Montgomery mayor hosts health care forum ahead of 14th District runAug 31, 2017 1:00 am - Montgomery Mayor Matt Brolley didn't delve too deep into his own views on how to fix the U.S. health care system Thursday night. Instead, he listened to the concerns and...
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Naperville educator named to state board by RaunerJan 20, 2017 12:00 am - A former Naperville Unit District 203 assistant superintendent was named to the Illinois State Board of Education by Gov. Bruce Rauner Friday. The governor's office not...
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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...