Articles filed under Politics
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Former presidential hopeful Howard Dean appearing at BenedictineMar 27, 2014 11:00 pm - Past chairman of the Democratic National Committee and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean will visit Benedictine University in Lisle to discuss his experiences in politics,...
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A battle for GOP chair in Lake County?Mar 27, 2014 5:30 am - Lake County Republican Chairman Bob Cook said he decided months ago he'd rather not run for another term. Now, though, he's leaning the other way - and says he will deci...
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Elgin councilwoman among 8 candidates for Farnham's seatMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - Elgin Councilwoman Anna Moeller is among eight candidates interested in the seat left vacant by Keith Farnham's resignation as state representative, officials said Thurs...
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Illinois House gets millionaire tax plan movingMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers chose to advance an additional income tax on millionaires over a broader shift of taxes toward the wealthy Thursday, setting the tone fo...
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State committee advances boat safety changesMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - To avoid accidents like the one that killed a Libertyville 10-year-old last year, boaters would have to display a flag when they're towing a water tuber or...
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Christie's lawyer: Governor not involved in plotMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - A law firm hired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday that the governor was not involved in a plot to create gridlock near a major bridge as part o...
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Other tax proposalsMar 27, 2014 1:01 am - The proposal by Gov. Pat Quinn to make Illinois' temporary income tax permanent joins a growing list of options being pushed in Springfield. • Quinn would make the 2011 ...
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IMAGES: Popes' meetings with U.S. presidentsMar 27, 2014 1:00 am - President Barack Obama met with Pope Francis for the first time at the Vatican on Thursday, holding a nearly hourlong audience with the pontiff. The president and pope b...
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How would Quinn's property tax break work?Mar 26, 2014 1:01 am - SPRINGFIELD - A proposed $500 property tax break in Gov. Pat Quinn's budget plan would replace an existing credit and would give the least additional help to people in r...
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Local election results detail Rauner's sweep of suburbsMar 26, 2014 1:00 am - Township-level results show the extent of Republican businessman Bruce Rauner's suburban sweep in last week's primary election. State Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Hinsdale Repub...