Articles filed under Politics
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Candidates sought for Glen Ellyn Civic Betterment slateAug 03, 2016 5:30 am - In Glen Ellyn, candidates who secure the endorsement of the Civic Betterment Party almost always win election to village office. That's why a meeting held every two year...
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Kirk: Respect Muslim Gold Star family, don't let Syrian refugees inAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has in recent months blasted Donald Trump for being "too bigoted and racist" to lead the nation. He reiterated that call Tuesday in Arling...
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Suburban GOP lawmakers push for term limits, dismiss questions about unityAug 01, 2016 1:00 am - Within the last week, a top member of Illinois House Republican leadership abruptly resigned from the legislature and Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a birth control b...
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Editorial: The Trump message Bloomberg wants Republicans to hearJul 30, 2016 2:00 pm - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg generated considerable buzz when he showed up at the Democratic National Convention last week to endorse Hillary Clinton in prime...
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A decade after its founding, WikiLeaks is alienating even its friendsJul 30, 2016 7:22 am - It has been 10 years since Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks, the website that has gone on to serve as the world's most prominent digital repository of leaked government ...
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COD trustee Olsen to fill Sandack's seatJul 30, 2016 1:00 am - The vice chairman of the College of DuPage board has been chosen to replace 81st District state Rep. Ron Sandack of Downers Grove, who abruptly resigned from his seat. D...
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Defense secretary renews support of LGBT troops at Great Lakes visitJul 28, 2016 1:00 am - During a visit to the Great Lakes Naval Training Center on Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter renewed his support of gay, lesbians and transgendered people in t...
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Hidden bonuses for some Kane County employees come under fireJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - A hidden practice of paying some Kane County employees bonuses will come into the light and face possible elimination as officials work to close a $5.7 million budget de...
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Women reject settlement in Duckworth workplace retaliation lawsuitJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - The day before congresswoman Tammy Duckworth is scheduled to deliver a major speech on the main stage at the Democratic National Convention, two women who filed a workpl...
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Blagojevich to take part in resentencing via videoJul 27, 2016 1:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - A lawyer for Rod Blagojevich says the imprisoned former Illinois governor has reluctantly decided not to appear in person at his resentencing hearing next...