Articles filed under Politics
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Palatine voters say no to video gamblingApr 07, 2015 1:00 am - A majority of Palatine voters said they oppose allowing village bars and restaurants to operate video gambling machines, according to unofficial results. With 44 of 46 p...
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Rauner: Illinois Supreme Court part of a 'corrupt system'Apr 07, 2015 1:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner said Tuesday the Illinois Supreme Court is part of a “corrupt system” because justices can get campaign donations from attorneys who argue before the c...
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Woodland District 50 property tax hike request losingApr 07, 2015 1:00 am - Voters are rejecting Woodland Elementary District 50's request to enact a higher property tax cap for one year to raise money for air conditioning at a primary school bu...
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Grass Lake voters oppose $5.6 million loan for new schoolApr 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Grass Lake District 36 voters rejected a $5.6 million loan proposal that would have been part of an $11.6 million plan to replace the aging Grass Lake School building ne...
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Why Lake County voters don't receive 'I voted' stickersApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - While voters in most suburban counties will receive a sticker in exchange for their completed ballot Tuesday, Lake County voters haven't had the option to receive the co...
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Satellite TV providers oppose potential 5% tax on servicesApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - The satellite TV industry in Illinois has started fighting a potential tax it says could add 5 percent to customers' bills. A specific proposal isn't yet being broadcast...
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Everything you need to know to vote todayApr 06, 2015 1:00 am - Tuesday is Election Day, and all voters who haven't already cast their ballots in the early voting period can head to the polls to vote. Here's what you need to know. ...
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Senator: Congress needs to scour final Iran nuke dealApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Congressional scrutiny and approval of any nuclear agreement with Iran are essential and will help ensure the deal isn't a bad one, the chairman of the Sena...
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Pope Francis lauds Iran nuclear dealApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - Pope Francis wants to give peace a chance. Delivering his Easter message from St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, the pope gave his backing to the nuclear deal ...
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Tax refunds for many take hit, or get bump, from health lawApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - As the April 15 tax deadline nears, people who got help paying for health insurance under President Barack Obama's law are seeing the direct effect on their...