Articles filed under Politics
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COVID-19 Vaccine: Part IMar 25, 2021 1:00 am - There were many times, I'm sure, when my mother was disappointed in me, but one memory is seared into my brain like rice scorched into the bottom of a forgotten pot on t...
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The Democrats' filibuster hypocrisyMar 25, 2021 1:00 am - On April 7, 2017, less than four years ago, a majority of Democrats in the U.S. Senate joined a majority of Republicans to sign a letter supporting the filibuster. The l...
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Legislation would repeal ban on rent controlMar 24, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The House Committee on Housing on advanced a bill Wednesday that would allow local municipalities to implement measures regarding rent control. House Bill ...
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Why Wood Dale fire district will try again for a tax increaseMar 23, 2021 5:30 am - The Wood Dale Fire Protection District relies on a federal grant to fund three firefighter-paramedic positions. The SAFER grant covers 75% of their salaries and benefits...
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Stigma and the $15-an-hour minimum wageMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - No one hates the idea of a $15 an hour minimum wage more than the person making $15 an hour now. You don't like to think of yourself as being on the bottom, and the only...
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The diplomatic fallout from Biden's frank talk about PutinMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - In his recent interview with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, President Biden responded directly to the question "Do you think Vladimir Putin is a killer?" "Yep, I do," said...
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Lawmaker looks to lift ban on inmate votingMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A bill that would repeal an existing law that prohibits prison inmates from voting is working its way through the General Assembly, although the chief spon...
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Pritzker signs economic equity packageMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of four bills Tuesday that made up the "economic access, equity and opportunity" pillar of the Illinois Legislative Bla...
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Endorsements: Lange, Frangidakis, Finizio, Bollig for Addison Dist. 4 school boardMar 23, 2021 1:00 am - DuPage County voters will choose from a field of eight candidates to fill four 4-year seats on the Addison District 4 school board. On the April 6 ballot are incumbents ...
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Images: Through the Film Magnifier: ballroom dancing, Gold Rush days, BMX racing, science fairs and moreMar 22, 2021 4:00 am - See vintage Daily Herald photos of ballroom dancing, Gold Rush Days, BMX racing, Air traffic Controllers' strike and more in our latest "Through the Film Magnifier" gall...