Articles filed under Politics
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Suburban congressional newbies adjust to life in WashingtonDec 17, 2018 4:30 am - Sean Casten is finalizing the purchase of a studio condo. Lauren Underwood is shopping for dishes and a desk. As the suburbs' two rookie members of Congress head to Wash...
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The collapsing gun lobbyDec 16, 2018 12:00 am - Sometimes, dramatic shifts in American politics go unnoticed. They are buried under other news or dismissed because they represent such a sharp break from long-standing ...
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Supreme Court poised to strike a blow against policing for profitDec 16, 2018 12:00 am - In 2015, Tyson Timbs" Land Rover was confiscated by Indiana authorities after he pled guilty to selling $225 of heroin to undercover officers to finance his opiate addic...
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Federal judge overturns entire Affordable Care ActDec 14, 2018 12:00 am - • Federal judge: Change in tax law makes Affordable Care Act unconstitutional • Trump administration said months ago it would not defend against challenge
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Palatine library district seeks tax increase for building projects, other needsDec 14, 2018 12:00 am - Palatine Public Library District voters will be asked to approve a property tax increase that would generate extra annual income for building upgrades and other needs. L...
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Sun-Times: Newly-elected lawmaker from Naperville says she's being threatened over Madigan voteDec 14, 2018 12:00 am - Anne Stava-Murray, an incoming freshman legislator from Naperville, says she is receiving warnings from Democratic lawmakers and unions that a "no" vote on Michael Madig...
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McConnaughay told Rauner he couldn't pick his own replacement on ballotDec 14, 2018 12:00 am - A former Republican state senator from St. Charles confirmed she was recruited by outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner to replace him on the ballot shortly after he won the March ...
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The path to success for Heather Nauert at the UNDec 13, 2018 12:00 am - Those of us of a certain age can actually remember the high drama as America's Ambassador to the United Nations Adlai Stevenson confronted the Soviets with photographic ...
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Longtime Kane judge valued 'collective wisdom' of juries, variety of rolesDec 13, 2018 12:00 am - Jury duty can be a thankless and disruptive task, especially if a person reports and isn't called to a courtroom to potentially serve. That's where James Hallock, a judg...
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Pathogens couldn't care less about Italian politicsDec 12, 2018 12:00 am - FLORENCE, Italy - It was here in 1614 that Tommaso Caccini preached a sermon in the church of Santa Maria Novella denouncing Galileo and other scientists who held the he...