Articles filed under Politics
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Endorsement: Maura Hirschauer for House Dist. 49Sep 23, 2020 1:00 am - The state representative in Illinois House District 49 is not running for reelection. Democrat Karina Villa opted to run for the Illinois Senate instead. So that opens t...
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Inside the maddening crowdSep 22, 2020 1:00 am - By Debra J. Saunders During an exclusive interview before he appeared on stage, President Donald Trump was clear about who was to blame for his campaign's decision to h...
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Underwood, Oberweis roll out first TV ads in 14th Congressional District raceSep 22, 2020 1:00 am - YouTube Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood's ad is a cheery, 30-second spot that emphasizes her accessibility to constituents and the legislation she created that has...
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Endorsement: Edly-Allen for House Dist. 51Sep 22, 2020 1:00 am - The race for the Illinois House in District 51 is expected to be close. How close? Two years ago, even with a Blue Wave behind her, Democrat Mary Edly-Allen had to wait ...
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How a Warren Township grad, undocumented immigrant is fighting to stop term 'illegal aliens'Sep 22, 2020 1:00 am - He's lobbied in the halls of Congress on behalf of undocumented immigrants, and briefly won a concession from the Library of Congress, but 25-year-old Oscar Cornejo Casa...
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Endorsement: Bush for Senate Dist. 31Sep 22, 2020 1:00 am - One would be hard put to find a more conscientious or diligent lawmaker from either party than Grayslake Democratic Sen. Melinda Bush. Among many legislative accomplishm...
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Pregnancy, race and climate: Research shows dangers, inequitiesSep 22, 2020 1:00 am - Any woman who is pregnant during the summer knows that heat and humidity are the enemies of a comfortable pregnancy. She's tired, and she's carrying a little heater arou...
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Endorsement: Wehrli in Illinois House Dist. 41Sep 22, 2020 1:00 am - In two terms as Illinois state representative from the 41st District, Naperville Republican Grant Wehrli has emerged as a thoughtful and hardworking leader within his ...
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Endorsement: Keith Wheeler for House Dist. 50Sep 22, 2020 1:00 am - Keith Wheeler of Oswego is running for his fourth term in the Illinois House in the 50th District. We endorse him in this election as we have in the past. Wheeler, who a...
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Rep. Casten criticized for calling people 'racist' and 'loony' while rapping in 2019Sep 21, 2020 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Sean Casten is taking heat from Republican challenger Jeanne Ives' campaign over an amateur video of the 6th District congressman rapping about people he descr...