Articles filed under Politics
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'I am not a crisis actor': Florida teens fire back at right-wing conspiracy theoristsFeb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Welcome, Parkland shooting survivors, to the ugly world of politics in 2018. In the aftermath of last week's school shooting in Parkland, Florida, some of the most power...
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Villa Park legislator calls out 'harassment' culture among Madigan staffersFeb 21, 2018 12:00 am - A Villa Park Democrat is among those calling out problems with the culture of "harassment and bullying" within the operation of Democratic Speaker of the House Michael M...
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Endorsement: Minor for GOP in state House Dist. 42Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - EDITOR'S NOTE: On Feb. 28, the Daily Herald rescinded its endorsement in the race for the Republican nomination for state representative in Illinois House District ...
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Endorsement: Stella for GOP nomination to Congress from Dist. 11Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District seat currently held by Democrat Bill Foster. Dr. Nick Stella, 49, of Darien is a...
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Endorsement: Sonnefeldt for the Democrats in state Senate Dist. 27Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Democratic voters in the state Senate's 27th District are fortunate to have a choice of two strong candidates in the March 20 primary, where retired attorney and health ...
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Toni Preckwinkle, Bob Fioretti spar over pensions, pop tax, leadershipFeb 20, 2018 4:30 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle painted herself as a proven leader forced to make hard decisions when her hands were tied by bureaucracy and politics, but h...
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Geneva Chamber of Commerce supporting sales-tax increaseFeb 20, 2018 12:00 am - The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to convince voters to increase the city portion of sales tax from .5 percent to 1 percent. It will send a mailer the firs...
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Prospect Heights voters to decide between tax hike or fire district cutsFeb 20, 2018 12:00 am - The Prospect Heights Fire Protection District is asking voters to approve a property tax hike March 20 that would allow it to avoid staff and service cuts, but cost the ...
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Endorsement: Wynes for the GOP in Congress Dist. 10Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - After almost a decade of swinging back and forth between Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and former Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold, the 10th Congressional District ha...
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Endorsement: Underwood for the Democrats in Congress Dist. 14Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - In a midterm election, so the theory goes, the president's party generally has a tougher time holding seats in Congress. Seven Democratic candidates, however, believe th...