Articles filed under Political Figures
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In Schaumburg, Rauner tells credit union convention 'I'm working for you'Apr 17, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner received a warm reception when he dropped by the Illinois Credit Union League Convention for its final minutes at the Schaumburg Convention Center on F...
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Jesse Jackson Jr. leaves federal prison for halfway houseMar 26, 2015 1:00 am - Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. was released from an Alabama federal prison early Thursday, two years after pleading guilty to spending $750,000 in campaign money on ...
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O'Malley works to position himself as Clinton alternativeMar 21, 2015 1:00 am - DAVENPORT, Iowa - There are some Democrats in Iowa who aren't all that "Ready for Hillary." So far, there's little evidence they're ready for Martin O'Malley, either. "I...
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Suburban gun owners want concealed carry expandedMar 18, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban gun owners rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner to expand where people can legally carry firearms in Illinois. Gun pro...
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Fact Checker: Cruz claim that IRS tax code has more words than BibleMar 15, 2015 7:00 am - mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen> #8220;On tax reform, we, right now, have more words in the IRS code than there are in the Bible #8212; not a one of them as good...
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Mayors: Rauner cuts could lead to property tax hikeMar 09, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban mayors testified before an Illinois Senate hearing Monday that a proposed reduction to their share of state income taxes could mean drastic cuts to public servi...
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Park Ridge mayor remembered as taxpayer advocateMar 05, 2015 12:00 am - Park Ridge Mayor Dave Schmidt was remembered by local officials Thursday as a tireless advocate for taxpayers and his community. Schmidt, 57, was pronounced dead just be...
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Report: Thompson retiring from Chicago law firmFeb 24, 2015 12:00 am - Former Governor James R. Thompson will retire from Winston & Strawn law firm at the end of next year, Crain's Chicago Business is reporting. Thompson, who served as gove...
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Obama spells out national security blueprintFeb 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama, outlining a new national security blueprint for his last two years in office, warned against American "overreach" abroad Friday, eve...
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Biden expected to miss Netanyahu speech to CongressFeb 06, 2015 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Vice President Joe Biden is expected to miss Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's controversial address to a joint meeting of Congress because of ove...