Articles filed under Politics
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Why Lake County voters don't receive 'I voted' stickersApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - While voters in most suburban counties will receive a sticker in exchange for their completed ballot Tuesday, Lake County voters haven't had the option to receive the co...
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Satellite TV providers oppose potential 5% tax on servicesApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - The satellite TV industry in Illinois has started fighting a potential tax it says could add 5 percent to customers' bills. A specific proposal isn't yet being broadcast...
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Everything you need to know to vote todayApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - Tuesday is Election Day, and all voters who haven't already cast their ballots in the early voting period can head to the polls to vote. Here's what you need to know. ...
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Senator: Congress needs to scour final Iran nuke dealApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Congressional scrutiny and approval of any nuclear agreement with Iran are essential and will help ensure the deal isn't a bad one, the chairman of the Sena...
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Pope Francis lauds Iran nuclear dealApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - Pope Francis wants to give peace a chance. Delivering his Easter message from St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, the pope gave his backing to the nuclear deal ...
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Tax refunds for many take hit, or get bump, from health lawApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsements in local racesApr 04, 2015 11:00 pm - Endorsements in suburban school and municipal races
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Special ops troops doubt women can do the jobApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Surveys find that men in U.S. special operations forces do not believe women can meet the physical and mental demands of their commando jobs, and they fear ...
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Gambling, water improvements on ballots in Cook CountyApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - Leaders in three Northwest suburban communities are seeking input from voters on gambling, funding for water improvements and the size of government in Tuesday's electio...
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Fire departments, schools asking for more cash on Lake County ballotApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - The future of ambulance service in the Antioch area and school improvement projects in Gurnee are among the ballot questions Lake County voters will face on Election Day...