Articles filed under Politics
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Roosevelt political science professor weighs in on 2016 raceNov 18, 2015 12:00 am - While many recognize the current presidential campaign as something they've never quite seen before, Roosevelt University Professor Paul Green explained why Wednesday at...
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Republican lawmakers: Halt Syrian refugees for nowNov 17, 2015 12:00 am - A day after Gov. Bruce Rauner called for a temporary halt of Syrian refugees to Illinois, suburban Republicans in Congress say the U.S. should stop taking the refugees u...
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Lack of gambling money means fewer projects in ElginNov 17, 2015 12:00 am - About $2.1 million worth of projects on Elgin's "to do" list did not move forward this year due to the state's withholding of gambling revenues, officials said. The larg...
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Rauner: No Syrian refugees coming to IllinoisNov 16, 2015 12:00 am - Days after the terrorist attacks in Paris, Gov. Bruce Rauner said Monday Illinois will temporarily stop taking in Syrian refugees. “We must find a way to balance our tra...
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Eiffel Tower goes dark, rest of world shows France's colorsNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - PARIS - The Eiffel Tower stood dark in a symbol of mourning Saturday night as France struggled to absorb the deadliest violence on its soil since World War II: coordinat...
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How Illinois senators reacted to Paris attackNov 14, 2015 12:00 am - U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk pressed the Obama administration on its refugee policy after the Friday Paris attacks, while Sen. Dick Durbin praised U.S. intelligence efforts but w...
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Riopell: Local presidential campaigns look to Iowa, if Illinois spot is secureNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - Some local backers of some presidential candidates are eager to head west to volunteer in the run-up to the all-important Iowa caucuses - but first they have the big job...
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Rauner, leaders should keep budget talk private, business leaders sayNov 12, 2015 12:00 am - The state's top business leaders are encouraging Gov. Bruce Rauner and top lawmakers to keep their highly anticipated budget meeting next week private, saying public spe...
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Editorial: Glimmer of hope, but far to go on state budgetNov 10, 2015 10:00 pm - What got done during Tuesday's legislative session in a state that's gone five months without a budget and has simply stopped paying for things ranging from human servic...
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Kane Co. Coroner's race launches with Tiballi, Russell rematchNov 10, 2015 12:00 am - Three years ago, Rob Russell and Dr. Bob Tiballi spent most of the campaign for Kane County Coroner debating whether the coroner should be a doctor or a peace officer. T...