Articles filed under Politics
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Israeli ambassador in Skokie passionate in defense of NetanyahuMar 31, 2015 1:00 am - Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, recently under fire in some quarters for arranging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress without first informing the Oba...
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Duckworth's Senate bid could mean crowded 8th District raceMar 30, 2015 1:00 am - A decision by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth to run for U.S. Senate would vacate her suburban seat in Congress in 2016, sparking what's likely to be a long, hard look at the ...
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In 2016 campaign, the lament of the not quite rich enoughMar 29, 2015 7:35 am - WASHINGTON - At this point in the 2012 presidential race, Terry Neese was in hot demand. "Gosh, I was hearing from everyone and meeting with everyone," said Neese, an Ok...
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Springfield marks 150 years since Lincoln funeralMar 29, 2015 7:00 am - Wheaton residents Max and Donna Daniels have portrayed Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln at events for 28 years. But Max Daniels wouldn't be caught dead in Springfield at t...
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Officials provide legislative update in Rolling MeadowsMar 29, 2015 1:00 am - The League of Women Voters of the Palatine area is sponsoring a Legislative Update with seven local officials at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Rolling Meadows Libr...
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Hundreds rally against Indiana religion lawMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - INDIANAPOLIS - Hundreds of people gathered outside of the Indiana Statehouse on Saturday, some carrying "no hate in our state" signs, to rally against a new law that opp...
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Llama escapade brings government regulatorsMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - PHOENIX - The llamas that became a social media sensation running around a Phoenix-area retirement enclave last month are saying goodbye to the spotlight with one last e...
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Will Grass Lake District 36 students get a new school? Voters to decide April 7Mar 27, 2015 5:30 am - The Grass Lake School building is so old, it could qualify for Social Security. Bah dum dum. Opened in 1947, the facility at 26177 W. Grass Lake Road near Antioch is th...
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Duckworth to announce Senate bid MondayMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates is set to announce a 2016 bid for U.S. Senate Monday, a source said, possibly setting the stage for a Democratic primary battle o...
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Sleepy Hollow referendum forums start SaturdayMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - Sleepy Hollow village officials will make their case for why they are seeking a roughly 82 percent increase in the village property tax rate on April 7 in the first of t...