Articles filed under Political Figures
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After Senate adjourns, Pritzker declares 'Illinois is back'Jun 02, 2019 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Minutes after the Senate put the final touches on first-term Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker's sweeping legislative agenda Sunday, the governor delivered a m...
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How Pritzker got 'yes' votes from suburban lawmakers who'd opposed his tax planMay 31, 2019 5:33 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker's tail wind seems to be catching suburban Democratic lawmakers despite possible backlash from Republican voters on questions like a graduated income t...
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A guide to Trump's tariffs: What they are, how they work and who they'll hurtMay 31, 2019 1:00 am - President Donald Trump is moving to impose escalating tariffs on Mexican imports to force that government to take a harder line to stem the flow of Central American migr...
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U.S.-EU talks struggle, threatening a new front in trade war U.S.-EU talks struggle, threatening a new front in trade warMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - Even though President Donald Trump held fire earlier this month on auto tariffs that have the potential to further roil Europe's struggling economy, a succession of dome...
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Chicago alderman, top aide accused of racketeeringMay 30, 2019 1:00 am - Chicago Alderman Edward M. Burke and his top political aide, Peter J. Andrews, were charged Thursday with racketeering in a wide-ranging 59-page indictment, which contai...
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Investors seek safety in bonds, alarming US markets that recession may comingMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - U.S. markets extended their monthlong retreat Wednesday as investors accelerated their flight from equities for the relative safety of bonds, reflecting concerns that a ...
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Americans in poll reject Trump's claim that China pays tariffsMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - Most Americans don't think China is paying U.S. tariffs, contrary to what President Donald Trump says, a new survey shows. About 62% of U.S. adults surveyed said America...
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Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate TrumpMay 29, 2019 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday he was barred from charging President Donald Trump with a crime but pointedly emphasized that his Russia repor...
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Lightfoot sticking with bodyguardMay 28, 2019 1:00 am - A defiant Mayor Lori Lightfoot said Tuesday she plans to stick with retired deputy U.S. marshal James Smith as commander of her bodyguard detail no matter how vehemently...
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In Transit: Would you pay more for gas to fix the roads?May 27, 2019 7:00 am - Sure, no one likes potholes, but are you willing to pay more for gas and registration fees to fill one? The question is among suggested trade-offs in Gov. J.B. Pritzker...