Articles filed under Politics
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What citizenship means to this Indian transplantJul 02, 2022 1:00 am - After a journey of more than 9,000 miles from Chennai, India, to Chicago, Illinois, — with some detours — and living nearly 26 years in this country, finally I am prepar...
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As ballot count continues, District 25 referendum 'yes' votes in the lead for the first timeJul 01, 2022 1:00 am - As the early and mail-in ballot count continues to trickle in, the "yes" votes in the Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 referendum now have the lead for the first...
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Biden: Court ruling on Roe 'destabilizing,' U.S. still leadingJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - MADRID - President Joe Biden said Thursday that the Supreme Court's decision ending a constitutional right to abortion is "destabilizing," but he maintained the ruling d...
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Some temporary tax relief is coming your way. Here are the detailsJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans will receive some modest tax relief starting Friday when the state's new fiscal year begins. The relief includes income tax rebates, property t...
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How candidates aligned with Donald Trump did in the suburbsJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - Although all three downstate Illinois Republicans endorsed by former President Donald Trump won their primary races Tuesday, outspoken Trump supporters seeking nominatio...
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With votes still to be counted, District 25 not yet ready to call referendumJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - Arlington Heights Elementary District 25 officials are waiting for early and mail-in ballots to be counted over the next week before declaring defeat or victory in a ref...
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Guest columnist Jan Schakowsky: This fight isn't over: if the Senate can't protect women, we need a new SenateJun 30, 2022 1:00 am - The United States Supreme Court, in a devastating six-to-three decision, has overturned Roe v. Wade, ending half a century of precedent and stripping away the long-estab...
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If narrow 'no' vote holds, Arlington Heights District 25 could go to referendum again in the fallJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - Only 71 votes separate "no" from "yes" in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25's referendum to raise taxes to fund full-day kindergarten and school building upgrades...
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Guest columnist Keith Peterson: Americans facing test of support for 'family values'Jun 29, 2022 1:00 am - I am with my Swedish cousins for the "Midsommar" holiday at their cottage on the southwest coast of Sweden. Yesterday, the decision by America's highest court to overtur...
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'A very valuable closure': Retiring superintendent relishes success of Warren District 121 tax hike effortJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - A mixture of relief and gratitude greeted Warren Township High School District 121 Superintendent John Ahlgrim late Tuesday night after it became clear that voters had a...