Articles filed under Politics
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Guest columnist Amy Florian: As long as there are people working for positive change, we have hopeDec 27, 2022 12:00 am - My work is in the field of grief, and I've seen an overwhelming amount of it recently. Many struggle with the death or serious illness of a loved one. COVID alone caused...
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Familiar names to appear on Des Plaines' ballots in AprilDec 27, 2022 12:00 am - Names from Des Plaines' political past are set to appear on ballots for aldermanic races in April. Four of the city council's eight seats will be up for election, and al...
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Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Three big surprises of 2022: weakened russia, weakened china, weakened american economyDec 27, 2022 12:00 am - 2022 was a year full of surprises. Important things didn't work out as many people had expected on just about every point on the political spectrum. The prime example: U...
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Melinda Bush exiting office early, leaving state Senate seat to fill for 9 daysDec 26, 2022 12:00 am - Lake County Democratic leaders said Monday they will meet Jan. 2 to select a person to serve out the final nine days of state Sen. Melinda Bush's term because Bush has r...
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Guest columnist Dan Franch: For Ukrainians in Estonia, snowfall offers brightness in a time of darknessDec 26, 2022 12:00 am - The calendar shows that it is officially winter and it has been a real wonderland here in Estonia. More than 16 inches of snow has fallen. The streets are white. The sid...
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Elwood Watson: The right's reaction to Brittney Griner's release is tellingDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - It sure didn't take long for right-wing media figures to criticize the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner was released on Dec. 8 by the Russian government as p...
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Elwood Watson: The right's reaction to Brittney Griner's release is tellingDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - It sure didn't take long for right-wing media figures to criticize the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner. Griner was released on Dec. 8 by the Russian government as p...
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Arizona lawyers: Kari Lake election loss lawsuit lacks meritDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - Republican Kari Lake didn't offer evidence to back her claims of widespread, intentional misconduct on Election Day at her two-day trial challenging her l...
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Syndicated columnist Debra J. Saunders: Elon Musk for House speakerDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - By Debra J. Saunders RINO stands for Republican in Name Only, although lately the term means something far different from a Republican who votes like a Democrat. For ma...
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House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill with Ukraine aidDec 23, 2022 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - A $1.7 trillion spending bill financing federal agencies through September and providing more aid to a devastated Ukraine cleared the House on Friday as law...