Articles filed under Political Figures
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Fans thank George W. Bush for service at Naperville book-signingDec 01, 2014 12:01 am - Former President George W. Bush greeted roughly 1,200 fans Monday in downtown Naperville, chatting and answering questions on topics that included World War II veterans,...
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Ex-Walsh aide's dig at Obama daughters sparks backlashNov 30, 2014 12:00 am - Editor's note: Elizabeth Lauten has resigned as communications director for Rep. Stephen Lee Fincher of Tennessee. WASHINGTON — The communications director for a Republ...
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Obama visits Chicago Tuesday to discuss immigration planNov 21, 2014 12:00 am - The White House announced today that President Obama will travel to Chicago Tuesday “to meet with members of the community and discuss the executive actions he is taking...
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Ex-Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne laid to restNov 17, 2014 12:01 am - A hearse carrying the body of Chicago's first and only female mayor took a circuitous route Monday, driving down iconic avenues and by well-known city landmarks before a...
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Images: Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne dies.Nov 14, 2014 12:00 am - Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne has died. Byrne was the first and only female mayor of Chicago. She was 80 and died after a lengthy illness. ...
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Images: Congresswoman Duckworth at work in Washington D.C.Nov 12, 2014 12:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is finishing her first term in Congress. ...
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Images: Tammy Duckworth's Illinois National Guard Duty, October 2014Nov 12, 2014 12:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth went through her final drill weekend with the Illinois National Guard this year at Camp Lincoln in Springfield. ...
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A soldier's story of undying valorNov 11, 2014 10:00 pm - Editor's note: This story appeared Nov. 27, 2005 in the Daily Herald. WASHINGTON - On the morning of Nov. 12, Army Maj. Ladda "Tammy"Duckworth lies half-awake in her bed...
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The crew on Nov. 12, 2004Nov 11, 2014 4:30 am - Matt Backues A gunner in the sister Black Hawk flying with Duckworth's. Helped carry Duckworth to safety in the minutes after they landed. Now a top aviation maintenance...
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Images: Tammy Duckworth runs for CongressNov 11, 2014 4:30 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth, a Hoffman Estates Democrat, was first elected to Congress in 2012 following a campaign against Republican Joe Walsh. She represents the 8th Co...