Articles filed under Politics
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Black Illinoisans honored for their achievementsFeb 27, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As February winds down, state officials do not want Illinoisans to forget about Black History Month. Treasurer Michael Frerichs presented seven black Illin...
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Is the intelligence community planning to meddle in 2020 election?Feb 27, 2020 12:00 am - Recently the intelligence community made clear it will be a player in the 2020 presidential election. No one should be surprised. On February 13, the House Intelligence ...
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Trump says Pence to lead efforts against new virusFeb 26, 2020 4:00 pm - WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump declared Wednesday that the U.S. is "very, very ready" for whatever the coronavirus threat brings, and he put his vice president in c...
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How 6th District candidates Ives, Kinzler would change Social SecurityFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - The nation's method of providing for retired people through Social Security needs improvement, say both candidates running for the Republican nomination for U.S. Congres...
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Endorsement: Goncher for Republicans in state Senate Dist. 25Feb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Beth Goncher and Jeanette Ward are vying for the Republican nomination to replace state Sen. Jim Oberweis representing District 25 in Springfield. Goncher, of Aurora, ha...
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Universities want bigger funding increases than Pritzker has proposedFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — Public universities in Illinois began making their case Wednesday for state funding increases larger than those that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed...
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Community meeting Monday on Lake Villa District 41 referendumFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - A community meeting regarding a referendum to fund building projects in Lake Villa Elementary District 41 will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2, in the administration c...
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Endorsement: Thomas for House District 83 Democratic primaryFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - Incumbent Democrat Barbara Hernandez faces a primary challenge from Juan Thomas in state House District 83, with the winner advancing to face Republican Donald Walter in...
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Real questions we need answered at debatesFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - First, a confession: I really like presidential debates. Why, you ask? Because these debates give us voters the chance to watch and evaluate the candidates while they st...
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Why Supreme Court's denial of term-limit referendum is a big win for Elk Grove's mayorFeb 26, 2020 12:00 am - In a huge victory for long-serving Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson and his supporters, the Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a referendum asking to im...