Articles filed under Politics
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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...
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Images: The inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. and Kamala HarrisJan 20, 2021 10:00 am - See images of the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden Jr. as President of the United States and Kamala D. Harris as Vice President. ...
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Images: President Trump leaves the White HouseJan 20, 2021 7:00 am - See images of President Donald Trump departing the White House for the final time as President of the United States. ...
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Education bill on Pritzker's desk would revamp social studies classesJan 20, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Social studies classes in Illinois public schools are poised to get a major overhaul, with more emphasis on Black history and the contributions of other un...
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Decision expected on petition challenge in AuroraJan 20, 2021 12:00 am - The Aurora Electoral Board is expected to rule Tuesday on a challenge to the nominating petition of alderman candidate Joseph Grisson III. The board is scheduled to meet...
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Naperville council won't call on Pritzker to veto criminal justice reform billJan 20, 2021 12:00 am - A resolution that would have urged Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto a sweeping criminal justice reform bill was narrowly shot down by the Naperville City Council, despite entr...