Articles filed under Politics
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Rutherford’s risk could define campaignFeb 03, 2014 4:47 pm - Treasurer Dan Rutherford was gearing up to make a big splash in the Republican race for Illinois governor with his television ads set to hit the airwaves this week, but ...
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Quinn wants extension on budget plan until after primaryFeb 03, 2014 3:41 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn plans to ask lawmakers to let him put off sending them his annual budget proposal until after the March 18 primary election. The Democrat is facing a toug...
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Brainerd tax hike proposal draws a skeptical crowdFeb 03, 2014 1:00 pm - Supporters of a tax hike to fund the conversion of the former Libertyville High School into a community center will have some convincing to do ahead of the March primary...
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Kane County Clerk GOP hopefuls tout differing backgroundsFeb 03, 2014 11:55 am - Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham has had 12 years to learn the ins and outs of the clerk’s office, as well as adapt to emerging technology and early voting. Cunningham,...
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Yellen sworn in as Fed chair, succeeding BernankeFeb 03, 2014 9:11 am - WASHINGTON — Janet Yellen officially took over the leadership of the Federal Reserve on Monday — and along with it a delicate task: Unwinding the Fed’s extraordinary eco...
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DuPage Dist. 6 candidates: Stormwater fee needs more studyFeb 03, 2014 8:19 am - Two of the three Republicans seeking the GOP nomination for a District 6 seat on the DuPage County Board say more research should be done before the board decides whethe...
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14th Congressional Dems say Obama's health care law needs workFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - Democratic contenders for the 14th Congressional District say they welcome Republican input on how to improve the Affordable Care Act, and pledge to reject cuts to Medic...
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Support Lietzow for GOP committeemanFeb 03, 2014 4:00 am - I am a resident of Elk Grove and I would like you to support Scott Lietzow for Elk Grove Township GOP Committeeman in the March 18th primary. Scott is a dynamic young le...
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Now online: Bare knuckles political brawl!Feb 02, 2014 4:00 am - Keith Matune came out swinging. “How many times do you need to vote with Mike Madigan to be a Chicago Democrat?” he said, ticking off several alleged instances: the pens...
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More states grant in-state tuition to immigrantsFeb 02, 2014 12:57 am - WASHINGTON — Giancarlo Tello paid $14,000 more than other New Jersey high school graduates to attend Rutgers University, the state’s flagship public college. Why the dif...