Articles filed under Politics
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Suburban lawmakers say something's got to give in SpringfieldJun 28, 2016 1:00 am - Democratic state Sen. Melinda Bush says she's “had enough” of politics as usual in Illinois, and the budget impasse that has threatened schools and social service agenci...
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Rauner: Compromise near on partial-year budgetJun 27, 2016 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said Monday he's close to a compromise with Democratic lawmakers on a partial-year budget plan with just three days left in the ...
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5 reasons why July 1 means more Illinois budget doomJun 26, 2016 7:00 am - This week marks what could be the most significant benchmark in the long, painful slog of Republicans' and Democrats' historic war over the Illinois budget. Thursday is ...
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Why Wall Street fought so hard against BrexitJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Wall Street banks on Friday scrambled to contain the fallout from Britain's stunning vote to break ties with the European Union. Some of America's largest ban...
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Analysis: The British frantically Googling what the EU is, hours after voting to leave itJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - The whole world is reeling after a milestone referendum in Britain to leave the European Union. And although leaders of the campaign to exit Europe are crowing over thei...
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Analysis: Stop underestimating Trump. 'Brexit' vote shows why he can win.Jun 24, 2016 1:00 am - Britain's stunning vote to leave the European Union suggests that we've been seriously underestimating Donald Trump's ability to win the presidential election. When you ...
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9 stories you should read about BrexitJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - Here are 9 stories you should read today about Brexit — a combination of the words “Britain” and “exit” creating the nickname for a British exit of the European Union af...
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Anger on the streets of London after U.K. votes to leave EUJun 24, 2016 1:00 am - LONDON - Shortly after the British capital woke up to the historic results of the European Union referendum on Friday, there was a feeling of uncertainty and anger among...
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Which suburban candidates have more campaign money than Trump?Jun 23, 2016 1:00 am - Presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump has raised just over $115,000 in Illinois for this election, according to the latest federal calculations. For presumptive De...
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New Springfield guns plan gets Rifle Association backingJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - State-level gun legislation in response to the Orlando attacks has emerged in Illinois, led by a Chicago Democrat and more than one suburban Republican. The new proposal...