Articles filed under Politics
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House Democrats make case for conviction; Trump denies chargesFeb 02, 2021 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats s...
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From The Editor: Caring for the details key to historic front pagesFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Chronicling history with our newspaper and especially our front page is a job we take seriously. Lately, we've had a lot to chronicle: a national election with America a...
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Pardoned by Trump, Urlacher launches write-in campaign for reelection as Mettawa mayorFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - Pardon from Trump cleared up Mettawa mayor's legal trouble
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Republicans hope to block 'culturally responsive' teacher standardsFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Republican Illinois state lawmakers are pushing back on proposed new standards for teachers and administrators that are scheduled for a hearing before a le...
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Welch steps back from partner position at law firmFeb 01, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Since assuming his new role a few short weeks ago, House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch has distinguished himself from his predecessor, Rep. Michael Madigan...
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Kinzinger launches 'Country First' effort to take on Trump loyalists in GOPJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - Saying the GOP has lost its way and must turn back from the edge of darkness, Republican Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger said Sunday he is launching a new political ...
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Democrats, Republicans not far apart on China, Russia policyJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - It was Heraclitus who wrote that: "No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it is not the same river and he's not the same man." That would seem to be an apt descr...
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Understanding the American votersJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - By Mark Shields Regular readers of this space may recall that I believe Americans are the most optimistic of voters. Think about it: With the exception of those who were...
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Moeller appointed chair of state House Human Services CommitteeJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller, a Democrat from Elgin, has been appointed as chair of the House Human Services Committee for the 102nd General Assembly. "The legislation and po...
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10 GOP senators propose aid planJan 31, 2021 12:00 am - They ask Biden for talks on more limited stimulus