Articles filed under Politics
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Voter registration ends TuesdayMar 09, 2015 1:00 am - Tuesday is the last standard day Illinois residents can register to vote in the April 7 election. The April municipal ballot will include positions such as mayor, schoo...
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Legislators propose changes in bail bond chargesMar 09, 2015 1:00 am - A group of lawmakers is proposing legislation that would limit bail bond processing charges in Cook County. The proposal would cap at $100 the amount of bail bond money...
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Could, should North Aurora have its own high school?Mar 09, 2015 1:00 am - Why can't North Aurora have its own high school? North Aurora Village Trustee Laura Curtis asked West Aurora District 129 officials that during an election forum last we...
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Mayors: Rauner cuts could lead to property tax hikeMar 09, 2015 1:00 am - Suburban mayors testified before an Illinois Senate hearing Monday that a proposed reduction to their share of state income taxes could mean drastic cuts to public servi...
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Will Clinton's experience be a liability?Mar 08, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton's tenure as secretary of state was supposed to be a central argument for her forthcoming run for president. Her globe-trotting record...
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Residents with autism could see relief in dentist's officeMar 07, 2015 7:00 am - Mike Baker's 16-year-old son has autism and experiences trips to the dentist differently than most people. Baker, of Schaumburg, said his son was sedated for dental wor...
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Thousands gather to commemorate Selma marchMar 07, 2015 12:00 am - SELMA, Ala. — Thousands of people gathered in Selma, Alabama on Saturday morning ahead of a speech by President Barack Obama at the 50th anniversary of a landmark event ...
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Bush breaks from pack on immigrationMar 07, 2015 12:00 am - DES MOINES, Iowa - The clear rift over immigration opened up publicly Saturday in the emerging Republican presidential field, with most potential 2016 candidates callin...
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Nemtsov slaying suspects detained in RussiaMar 07, 2015 12:00 am - MOSCOW - Russia's security service head said two suspects in the killing of leading opposition figure Boris Nemtsov have been detained, but the short and vague announce...
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Should car dealers start selling on Sundays?Mar 06, 2015 12:00 am - Sunday is a day when you can wander car lots across Illinois, look at sticker prices and not hear a word from a salesman. But state Sen. Jim Oberweis says it's time for ...