Articles filed under Politics
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Old enough to vote, not old enough to smokeDec 31, 2019 12:00 am - I started smoking in high school and quit in my early 20s. I wish I never smoked, but I did. I thought it was cool until I knew it was stupid. That's when I quit. Laws t...
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Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie headlining Barrington Town-WarmingDec 31, 2019 12:00 am - Barrington's old-school Town-Warming in late January will feature former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie as the headliner. Christie will anchor the annual event at Barrin...
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Help (urgently) needed: U.S. head of stateDec 31, 2019 12:00 am - The American president, in addition to serving as commander in chief, is expected to be this nation's consoler in chief, as well as the nation's teacher and even preache...
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America's real 'freedom dividend': Hard work and pro-business policiesDec 28, 2019 12:00 am - Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang is on to something: Americans could use a big "freedom dividend" - that is, a guaranteed source of income on which they can...
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Spotify to follow Twitter in eliminating political advertisingDec 27, 2019 12:00 am - Spotify Technology SA will stop selling U.S. political advertising in early 2020, following Twitter Inc.'s lead in steering clear of a contentious election cycle. The mo...
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Experts worry about governor using personal money for stateDec 26, 2019 12:00 am - Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker spent about $3 million of his money on state expenses, including staff salaries and renovations, according to a published report. The Democra...
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How a California law will force small businesses to rethink staffingDec 26, 2019 12:00 am - NEW YORK - A California law that makes it harder for companies to treat workers as independent contractors takes effect next week, forcing small businesses in and outsid...
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Hundreds of new laws are coming on Wednesday. Here's what you need to know.Dec 26, 2019 12:00 am - By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois Jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD - Illinois' minimum wage will increase by $1 hourly, recreational marijuana will go o...
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Warmed by the breath of foolsDec 24, 2019 12:00 am - By Marc Munroe Dion Although the crucifixion and resurrection are central to Christianity, I am most moved by The Babe in the manger, by his dimpled arms and helpless, w...
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Pension consolidation is a start, but there's still tough work aheadDec 24, 2019 12:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed bipartisan legislation last week to consolidate 649 public safety pension systems into two, a baby step to address the state's much larger pens...