Articles filed under Political Figures
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Democrats reach deal on $1.8 billion in tax breaks, with direct checks to most IllinoisansApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly announced Thursday they had reached agreement on a $45.6 billion budget package that woul...
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Hinz: Now it's Pritzker whose Chinese investments draw attentionApr 07, 2022 1:00 am - The issue of investments in China is surfacing again in the race for governor, and this time incumbent J.B. Pritzker is trying to deflect bad appearances. Pritzker's cam...
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Pritzker approves paid COVID leave for vaccinated teachersApr 05, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Public school, community college and public university employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are now entitled to paid administrative leave fo...
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Biden, Obama mark 12 years under Affordable Care ActApr 05, 2022 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - With hugs, laughs and good-natured ribbing, Barack Obama on Tuesday returned to the White House for the first time in more than five years to savor the 12th...
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Biden: Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killingsApr 04, 2022 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Monday called for a war crimes trial against Russia President Vladimir Putin and said he'd seek more sanctions after reported atrocit...
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Gas prices easing slightly, but rates fluctuate wildly across the suburbsApr 04, 2022 1:00 am - Domestic and international factors are converging to give suburban drivers a slight break at the gas pump after days of budget-busting spikes. A gallon of regular averag...
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DNC, Clinton campaign agree to Steele dossier funding fineMar 31, 2022 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee have agreed to pay $113,000 to settle a Federal Election Commission in...
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Retired state police captain honored with Achievement MedalMar 29, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker awarded retired state police Capt. Donald Norton with the Illinois State Police Achievement Medal Tuesday to honor his 30 years of servi...
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Hinz: Pritzker feels heat from his own party and GOP over release of cop killersMar 29, 2022 1:00 am - The Illinois GOP used Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance at an event commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Illinois State Police to issue statements jabbing the Democr...
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Biden budget has Manchin priorities: Tax rich, cut deficitMar 29, 2022 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden's $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal deficits and boost taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Both could appeal to Sen. ...