Articles filed under Politics
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On historic anniversary, a call to action on communismNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - This week marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. It's a time to celebrate freedom's victory over communist tyranny. It's also the best time to ask: D...
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Republican lawmakers propose more ethics reformsNov 07, 2019 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Republicans unveiled another package of proposed ethics reforms Thursday that they say are prompted by the wide-ranging federal corruption p...
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Schneider again calls for Trump impeachment; 'He literally subordinated our foreign policy priorities'Nov 06, 2019 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider on Wednesday renewed his call for articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump over the president's dealings with Ukraine. In an h...
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Rosemont approves ban on pot sales - albeit a temporary oneNov 06, 2019 12:00 am - Rosemont trustees on Wednesday enacted a temporary ban on recreational marijuana sales - only expected to last the first half of 2020 - while residents go to the polls i...
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Discrimination not necessarily the root of numerical disparitiesNov 06, 2019 12:00 am - See the text of Williams' column from today's Daily Herald here: ...
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Police reports: Former House candidate accused of stealing from Grayslake small businessNov 06, 2019 12:00 am - A former Illinois House candidate and Lake County treasurer's office worker stole $63,122.53 from a former employer, including while she was running for office last year...
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Record back-wages collections show commitment to workersNov 05, 2019 12:00 am - As the nation celebrates record jobs growth, record low unemployment and unprecedented opportunity for the American workforce, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Di...
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Libertyville drops home rule push, will seek 1% sales taxNov 04, 2019 4:39 am - This story has been updated to correct how funding from a 2012 referendum was used. Libertyville leaders have switched gears and now plan to ask voters in March to ...
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Democratic groups offer help to candidates at upcoming Gurnee eventNov 04, 2019 12:00 am - Suburban Democratic organizations are hosting an event called "Notary Night, Legal Look-over, and Petition Collection" on Monday, Nov. 18, for candidates in next year's ...
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'What's wrong with you guys?' Arroyo scolded tollway after it dumped his donorNov 04, 2019 12:00 am - A former state representative recently arrested on federal bribery charges lambasted Illinois tollway directors for "hanky-panky" in 2016 after they rejected a contract ...