Articles filed under Politics
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Idealists, idealism and the compromise idealJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - At first glance, the words "idealism" and "idealist" seem almost synonymous, yet I believe they are polar opposites in meaning and substance. As humans, we all have ide...
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Trump's sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to SenateJan 25, 2021 12:00 am - WASHINGTON — The impeachment case against Donald Trump is heading toward its historic Senate trial, but Republican senators are easing off their criticism of the former...
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The important lost verses to Guthrie's anthemJan 24, 2021 12:00 am - The girls and boys are out tonight in my town, walking back and forth in front of the old gray granite public library, locking glances with men in passing cars, looking ...
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Biden using pandemic for massive expansion of governmentJan 24, 2021 12:00 am - With his policy announcement about another COVID-19 relief bill, President Joe Biden declares loud and clear that he will not shy away from spending blowouts and fiscal ...
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How the Joe Biden presidency could impact your moneyJan 23, 2021 5:24 am - As you take a closer look at your financial footing amid the headwinds of a pandemic, it's an excellent time to examine the possible impact of a Joe Biden presidency on ...
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Condoleezza Rice keynotes Barrington 'Town-Warming'Jan 23, 2021 12:00 am - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was the star attraction at the Barrington's Cultural Commission's 4th annual "Town-Warming," conducted for more than 200 peopl...
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Can Democrats move on after Trump?Jan 22, 2021 12:00 am - President Trump is now former President Trump. With Joe Biden now President Biden, Democrats control the White House, the House and the Senate. An ambitious agenda lies ...
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Biden's challenge: Bring the 30% into the foldJan 22, 2021 12:00 am - Going into Inauguration Day, a poll found that 66% of all Americans approved of the way then-President-elect Joe Biden handled the transition. Deservedly so. If ever the...
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State education officials oppose legislation's new graduation requirementsJan 22, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - New high school graduation requirements that are part of an omnibus education bill passed during the lame-duck session are drawing criticism from some memb...
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New House speaker's team lacks suburban leaders, Willis saysJan 21, 2021 12:00 am - New Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's leadership team, which he announced Thursday, does not have enough suburban representation and includes too many Michael Madigan...