Articles filed under Politics
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Climate, economy color 6th District candidates' environmental viewsOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Environmental issues top 6th Congressional District Democratic challenger Sean Casten's list of campaign priorities. Republican incumbent Peter Roskam, meanwhile, says ...
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Naperville council member, GOP candidate reports sexually threatening callOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville City Council member Patty Gustin has filed a police report about a sexually threatening voicemail she received, fearing it might be politically motivated. Gu...
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Campton Hills political activist completes 187-mile hike to SpringfieldOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Jim Coxworth endured cold weather, gusty winds, high-traffic roads and plenty of blisters on his 13-day, 187-mile hike from the St. Charles area to Springfield. He also ...
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Experts: Bomber likely left behind trove of forensic cluesOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Investigators examining the explosive devices sent to high-profile targets in Washington and New York this week will be working to glean forensic clues to h...
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Prospect Heights limits taxing authority, even under home ruleOct 23, 2018 5:36 am - To address the concerns of some Prospect Heights residents about the city council's intentions if voters approve home rule Nov. 6, aldermen voted 4-0 Monday on a resolut...
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Afghan War reveals the terrible price of security in a hostile worldOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Afghan War - really, the war against terrorists and their allies in Afghanistan and Pakistan - has elements of a Greek tragedy. It was unavoidable, but seemingly unw...
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Prospect Heights floating idea of staggered election cyclesOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Prospect Heights officials are floating the idea of an April 2 referendum to create staggered election cycles, but as an independent rather than city-driven initiative. ...
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We must remember the lessons of the Cuban missile crisisOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Cuban missile crisis occurred more than a half century ago, but the lessons of that unique and terrifying event in the Cold War continue to resonate. If anything, co...
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Why 'sanctuary cities' divide 6th District candidates Roskam, CastenOct 22, 2018 5:30 am - The term "sanctuary city" is one that evokes strong opinions about immigration laws and how the nation should address people here without legal permission. In the hotly...
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Walker running campaign of lies; support CorriganOct 22, 2018 5:00 am - Mark Walker's (and his Democrat pals') campaign are running just as he did when he ran against David Harris. Mike Madigan's spokesman, Steve Brown, backed up Walker's vi...