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Senate Republicans: Stay in session until legislature reaches a bipartisan reopening plan
May 22, 2020 3:48 PM - On just the third day of legislative session since March 5, Senate Republicans called a socially distanced outdoor news conference Friday morning to argue for a more collaborative approach to state government and pandemic response going forward. -
Biden: If you can't choose me over Trump, 'you ain't black'
May 22, 2020 1:19 PM - Joe Biden suggested on Friday that African Americans who back President Donald Trump "ain't black," comments that stirred controversy over whether he was being condescending to voters who could decide whether he wins the White House.
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Historic legislative session amid COVID-19 crisis holds plenty of minefields
May 20, 2020 5:02 AM - Pass a budget with an estimated 35% revenue shortfall, dodge lawmakers scorning face masks, shake the Magic 8 ball for an estimate of federal aid, tweak the governor's reopening authority, and finalize an income tax referendum by midnight Friday. That's the task of the General Assembly as it convenes for a historic special session in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed 4,379 Illinoisans so far. -
New committeeperson named for Republicans in Barrington TownshipMay 15, 2020 5:42 PM - Peter Kopsaftis has been appointed by Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean Morrison to serve as the Barrington Township committeeperson.
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State lawmakers heading back to Springfield next week, with precautions
May 14, 2020 8:29 AM - After weeks in recess because of COVID-19, the Illinois General Assembly will return to work next week for a weighty session amid revenue freefalls and partisan disputes over guidelines for lifting stay-at-home restrictions. -
Mayors ask Congress for aid with plummeting tax revenues
May 13, 2020 5:14 AM - Local mayors describe plunging revenue because of COVID-19, ask U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer for direct infusions of cash. -
Prominent lawyer, Trump donor representing Biden accuser
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Biden pressed to choose a black woman as his running mate
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Biden denies he sexually assaulted former aide, calls on National Archives to release complaint
May 1, 2020 7:39 AM - Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Friday denied that he sexually assaulted a former Senate aide, addressing the allegation publicly for the first time under increasing pressure from his party to speak about it.
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Biden assault allegation prompts GOP attacks, Democrats in awkward position
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