Articles filed under Politics
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'Dirt log,' highway commissioner's desk calendar among the items sought in FBI raidMar 09, 2020 5:30 am - When federal agents raided the Bloomingdale Township Road Department in January, their targets included Highway Commissioner Robert Czernek's desk calendar, a "dirt log,...
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Long Grove church event Sunday aims to bridge political divideMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - Hope Lutheran Church is hosting a communitywide conversation, "Talking Across the Political Divide - a Better Angels Workshop," from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in the...
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What Chicagoans can do to fix WashingtonMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - Chicagoans are undoubtedly sick of Washington's dithering. The cycle of partisan retribution reflected on cable news shows and social media has driven faith in governmen...
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Avon board working to address concerns about purchase of houseMar 09, 2020 1:00 am - My name is Terry Wilke, and I have lived here in Avon Township most of my life, since 1977. I have served our community for over 12 years on the Lake County Board and th...
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Yes to Liberyville sales tax referendumMar 08, 2020 11:00 pm - As far as village leaders see it, voters in Libertyville face a simple choice March 17: crumbling streets or slightly higher prices on some of the items they purchase in...
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Gail Borden Library deserves, needs referendum supportMar 08, 2020 11:00 pm - We strongly encourage the residents of Gail Borden Public Library District to vote yes on March 17. We have an opportunity to support our beloved library without raising...
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'The Nation' makes the case for Bernie SandersMar 08, 2020 12:00 am - From 'The Nation' If Bernie Sanders had simply demonstrated that it is possible to wage a competitive campaign for the presidency without relying on wealthy donors, corp...
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Dueling groups weigh in as Naperville pot sales referendum nearsMar 07, 2020 12:00 am - Naperville voters will weigh in March 17 about whether their city should allow sales of recreational cannabis, and plenty of people and groups care what they think. The...
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41st District primary pits social worker against financial pro for chance to oust WehrliMar 06, 2020 4:30 am - A social worker and an investment data director who both want to be a state representative are seeking the Democratic Party's nomination to represent the 41st District. ...
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There's little consensus on property tax reform, House committee chairman saysMar 06, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The chairman of the House Revenue and Finance Committee said this week that a task force set up last year to provide proposals for reforming the state's pr...