Articles filed under Political Conventions
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GOP convention opens Monday; meet the suburban delegatesJul 12, 2024 9:19 pm - Saturday’s attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life certainly will be a topic of discussion during this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Here’s a look at some of the suburban delegates.
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Republican Party names Kathy Salvi state chair; National Committeeman Richard Porter looks ahead to GOP conventionJul 12, 2024 4:13 pm - Republicans will gather in Milwaukee next week for what promises to be a historic national convention. Former President Donald Trump will be nominated for the third conse...
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Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here’s what to expectJul 12, 2024 6:18 am - For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump's previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump ...
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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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A ‘disastrous decision’ or the right one? Chicago-area lawmakers and candidates are dividedJul 01, 2024 5:38 pm - Democratic lawmakers and Republican congressional candidates had very different takes on Monday’s ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court on presidential power.
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Free tickets available for Colbert, ‘Daily Show’ tapings during DNCJun 18, 2024 10:13 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 11:10 am - 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 6:37 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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DNC rolls out contracts to stage blockbuster convention; subcontractor summits coming soonJan 25, 2024 12:52 pm - To prepare for thousands of delegates attending the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this summer, party officials recently hired several firms to assist with log...