Articles filed under Politics
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Nunes-led Russia investigation has been invaluable, unexpectedOct 25, 2018 1:00 am - Republicans on Capitol Hill have added enormously to the public's understanding of what happened in the Trump-Russia investigation. They're still doing it. But it will c...
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Roskam, Casten talk economics in Oak BrookOct 25, 2018 1:00 am - How to keep politics out of the way of economic development was the central theme at a gathering Thursday of 200 business leaders and two competing congressional candida...
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U.S. has special responsibility to stand up for human rightsOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - It is probably apocryphal, but President Franklin Roosevelt reportedly noted that a particular South American dictator was a sonofabitch, but "he's our sonofabitch." Tha...
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Climate, economy color 6th District candidates' environmental viewsOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Environmental issues top 6th Congressional District Democratic challenger Sean Casten's list of campaign priorities. Republican incumbent Peter Roskam, meanwhile, says ...
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Naperville council member, GOP candidate reports sexually threatening callOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Naperville City Council member Patty Gustin has filed a police report about a sexually threatening voicemail she received, fearing it might be politically motivated. Gu...
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Campton Hills political activist completes 187-mile hike to SpringfieldOct 24, 2018 1:00 am - Jim Coxworth endured cold weather, gusty winds, high-traffic roads and plenty of blisters on his 13-day, 187-mile hike from the St. Charles area to Springfield. He also ...
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Experts: Bomber likely left behind trove of forensic cluesOct 23, 2018 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON - Investigators examining the explosive devices sent to high-profile targets in Washington and New York this week will be working to glean forensic clues to h...
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Prospect Heights limits taxing authority, even under home ruleOct 23, 2018 5:36 am - To address the concerns of some Prospect Heights residents about the city council's intentions if voters approve home rule Nov. 6, aldermen voted 4-0 Monday on a resolut...
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Afghan War reveals the terrible price of security in a hostile worldOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - The Afghan War - really, the war against terrorists and their allies in Afghanistan and Pakistan - has elements of a Greek tragedy. It was unavoidable, but seemingly unw...
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Prospect Heights floating idea of staggered election cyclesOct 23, 2018 1:00 am - Prospect Heights officials are floating the idea of an April 2 referendum to create staggered election cycles, but as an independent rather than city-driven initiative. ...