Articles filed under Politics
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Wheaton League of Women Voters to host 'Conversation' on women in political leadershipFeb 23, 2021 10:00 pm - Until recently, women have been underrepresented in elective office. Are women's voices critical in governing and leadership to reflect the needs of women and families i...
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Loan program to assist areas hit by record natural gas pricesFeb 23, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced a low-interest loan program Tuesday to help alleviate the unprecedented financial burden from soaring utility costs for certai...
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Help for our heroes: Addressing mental health needs of COVID-19 health care workersFeb 23, 2021 12:00 am - One of the enduring images in America's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic has been the heroic actions of our health care workers and first responders. While we like to...
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Give it up for LentFeb 23, 2021 12:00 am - We don't need Lent. Not this time. At the very least, we don't need to "give something up," this year, 2021, during Lent. Like a lot of other people, I come from a Chris...
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Pritzker signs criminal justice billFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a criminal justice omnibus bill backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Monday, abolishing cash bail, overhauling police ...
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Madigan resigns as state Democratic Party chairmanFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Monday that he is resigning as chairman of the state Democratic Party, a post he has held since ...
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Look for reliable alternatives to combat social media toxinsFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - A friend asked if I thought COVID-19 was as bad as advertised. "In what way?" I said. Was he asking if it were as deadly? Or as widespread? My friend, a retired line wor...
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Want bipartisan cooperation in Washington? Focus on infrastructure and immigrationFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - There is little doubt most Illinoisans are looking forward to moving past the tumultuous political conflicts of 2020 and a new start in 2021. While discord remains very ...
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African American history: It's the journeyFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - February. Black History Month. The annual recognition and celebration of African American culture and heritage. Against all odds, obstacles and oppression, every generat...
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Editorial: Gov. Pritzker should veto unfair legislation that will drive up product, health costsFeb 19, 2021 10:00 pm - The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association may have an argument that under current state policies, well-financed businesses and insurance companies can intimidate injured pa...