Articles filed under Politics
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Inflation stings prices at Walmart, and something's gotta giveAug 12, 2019 1:00 am - Walmart prides itself on rock-bottom prices for everyday goods, but as soda, snack and toothpaste makers boost what they charge retailers in response to rising costs and...
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State Rep. McSweeney's next consolidation target: school districtsAug 12, 2019 1:00 am - Now that his legislation making it easier to dissolve townships in McHenry County has been signed into law, state Rep. David McSweeney says he'll focus on consolidating ...
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As the U.S.-China trade war drags on, here's what it means for youAug 11, 2019 6:08 am - The latest exchanges between the United States and China over tariffs and currency made clear that trade tensions between the world's largest economies aren't going away...
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The shaming of AmericaAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - By Kathleen Parker One of the everlasting social forces in directing human behavior - shame - has become part of the 2020 presidential race. And one of the most shamefu...
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Trump's trade war is not workingAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - President Donald Trump has set off what could end up becoming a full-blown trade war. As we go down this path, it is worth keeping something firmly in view: Tariffs don'...
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District 220 board members plan to decide on referendum questionAug 11, 2019 1:00 am - Barrington Area Unit District 220 board members intend to vote Tuesday, Aug. 13 on whether to place a question on the ballot early next year seeking voter permission to ...
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Google and Amazon prohibit firearm parts listings, but it's easy to find themAug 10, 2019 6:00 am - Google and Amazon, two of the biggest platforms for online shopping, have been offering for sale and profiting from listings of firearm and gun accessories, an apparent ...
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Trump tech tariffs would add $1B monthly to import costsAug 10, 2019 6:00 am - U.S. technology companies would pay an additional $1 billion a month or more in tariffs if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose duties on addit...
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Constable: When tense nation found hope in the Freedom TrainAug 10, 2019 1:00 am - Americans were a bit anxious about jobs, a looming presidential election, a crush of immigrants fleeing bad situations, racial injustices, violence, talk of creeping soc...
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Never-Trump quandary: When you want Trump to lose but can't bear his Democratic opponentsAug 09, 2019 1:00 am - The Democratic debates have been hard on Never Trumpers. The small but vocal group of Republicans and former Republicans who oppose President Donald Trump has watched in...