Articles filed under Politics
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Elgin resident to be featured in TLC documentary on child sex abuseAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - Erin Merryn has encouraged schools to educate students on child sexual abuse for more than five years, and now she'll be featured in a TLC documentary on the topic set t...
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Governor reappoints Huntley man to state health boardAug 07, 2015 1:00 am - A Hoffman Estates health inspector has been reappointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner to another term on the State Board of Health. David Banaszynski of Huntley inspects child ca...
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Editorial: 'Right to Try' experimental drugs offers both hope and riskAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Imagine being terminally ill. Imagine hearing about a medication that might help you live longer, but you can't have it since the FDA hasn't approved it. By approving th...
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New law inspired by 2014 Elgin Mental Health Center escapeAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - State mental health officials will be able to share information with police because of a new law inspired by an escape from the Elgin Mental Health Center last year. Jes...
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FACT CHECK: A look at GOP candidates statements in debateAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Republicans seeking their party's 2016 presidential nomination have the challenging task of trying to stand out among the 17 candidates in the race, and Thu...
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GOP debate takes on two topics: America and TrumpAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - Businessman Donald Trump lived up to his sharp-edged reputation during the first Republican debate of the 2016 presidential campaign, sparring with moderators and other ...
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Suburban lawmaker responds to Planned Parenthood flap with fetus ban ideaAug 06, 2015 1:00 am - State Rep. Peter Breen says aborted fetuses shouldn't be donated for scientific research, an idea that comes after the release of controversial videos showing Planned Pa...
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Big Republican debate could change important minds hereAug 05, 2015 1:00 am - Some top GOP leaders in Illinois are beginning to narrow their lists of favorites in the Republican presidential field with a month to go before campaigns start taking s...
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Rauner: 'No lockout' of state employeesAug 05, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner said that despite his ongoing impasse in bargaining with the state's largest employee union, he won't lock out workers. Rauner and the American Federat...
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Illinois Senate votes to reject lawmaker salary increaseAug 05, 2015 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers will forego a roughly $1,400 pay raise under legislation approved by the state Senate. Legislators voted 49-2 Wednesday to reject an au...