Articles filed under Political Parties
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‘Tariffs are on, tariffs are off’: Pritzker dives into trade, transit and why suburbs went blueApr 14, 2025 6:34 pm - As Democrats take a victory romp in Lombard, Pritzker talks about the transit crisis.
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House GOP approves framework for Trump’s big bill after intense wrangling wins over GOP holdoutsApr 10, 2025 8:12 am - House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework on Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks without deeper spending cuts.
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House will consider GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priorityApr 10, 2025 8:05 am - House Republicans on Thursday are expected to take up one of President Donald Trump’s top election-related priorities, legislation that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections.
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First Black Republican woman in Congress honored in Utah after her death from brain cancerApr 07, 2025 1:37 pm - Family and friends of former U.S. Rep. Mia Love gathered Monday in Salt Lake City to honor the life and legacy of the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress after she died of brain cancer last month at age 49.
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‘Unnecessary angst’: Partisan politics creeping into local racesMar 29, 2025 12:53 pm - Partisan politics have crept into many of the races for local, nonpartisan offices that’ll be decided this Tuesday.
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Democrats’ new digital strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery from allies and foesMar 21, 2025 12:37 pm - While the Democratic Party is largely divided over the path forward after last year's election losses, party leaders agree that, no matter the message, how they connect with voters in the digital media landscape will be key to a political comeback.
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‘Insulting and disrespectful’: Suburban Democratic lawmakers slam Trump’s address to CongressMar 05, 2025 11:11 am - The Democrats who comprise the congressional delegation serving the North, West and Northwest suburbs were critical of President Donald Trump’s speech at the Capitol.
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Darby Hills chosen — again — to succeed Dan McConchie in state SenateFeb 28, 2025 1:39 pm - For the second time in a month, Barrington Hills Trustee Darby Hills has been named the new state senator for the 26th District.
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‘We want our state back’: Why DuPage sheriff says he’s running for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 3:58 pm - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.
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‘We want our state back’: DuPage sheriff announces he will run for governor in 2026Feb 27, 2025 9:58 am - Prompted by what he calls “radical” changes in Illinois’ criminal justice system, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick is skipping a potential third term as the county’s top cop and setting his sights instead on the governor’s mansion.