Articles filed under Political Figures
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Federal claim alleges other victims of Rutherford harassmentMar 09, 2016 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A federal lawsuit claiming sexual harassment by former Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford names four other staffers who allegedly complained of unwanted sex...
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Suburban leaders remember Nancy Reagan as tough, influentialMar 06, 2016 12:00 am - The state of Illinois had a special place in the heart of Nancy Reagan, Arlington Heights resident Ed Murnane said Sunday after learning of the former first lady's death...
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Former Plainfield resident recalls meeting Reagans on an airplaneMar 06, 2016 12:00 am - Jennifer Smith may have been only 8 when she met Ronald and Nancy Reagan on an airplane, but she remembers it clearly, she said Sunday after the announcement of the form...
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Clinton heads toward Illinois with an edgeMar 02, 2016 4:00 am - With two weeks until the Illinois primary, Hillary Clinton already has won the support of top Democratic leaders in the suburbs. Local elected officials and party leade...
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Lawmakers criticize College of DuPage on Breuder paymentMar 02, 2016 12:00 am - Illinois community colleges and students receiving need-based scholarships will continue without state money for now, but lawmakers Wednesday started moving proposals ai...
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Barrington president lobbies on prevailing wage, workers' compFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch was among local officials who lobbied for legislation Tuesday that she says will make local governments more efficient. The prop...
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State comptroller visiting CLCFeb 22, 2016 12:00 am - State Comptroller Leslie Munger will address the College of Lake County board of trustees at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 23, regarding the state budget impasse. CL...
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Kirk says Obama should appoint a Scalia successorFeb 22, 2016 12:00 am - Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk says President Barack Obama should appoint someone to the vacancy on the Supreme Court, putting the Highland Park Republican at odds with ...
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Naperville woman appointed to Illinois Museum BoardFeb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed Naperville resident Donna Sack, a former official with the Naper Settlement, to the Illinois State Museum Board. In a new release, the go...
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Newspaper run by Dan Proft's PAC hits Lake CountyFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - A previous version of this story incorrectly said Liberty Principles PAC was involved in a campaign against state Rep. Ed Sullivan. This version has been corrected. ...