Articles filed under Politics
-
Editorial: First things first on Illinois tax reformSep 10, 2013 5:00 am - Lawmakers like Elgin’s Democratic Sen. Mike Noland who appear eager to generate revenue through a graduated income tax in Illinois should consider a couple of thoughts b...
-
Tommie Smith: Sochi athletes should weigh protestsSep 09, 2013 3:54 pm - RIETI, Italy — When Tommie Smith bowed his head and thrust a black-gloved fist toward the sky from the top of the Olympic podium 45 years ago, he was making a personal s...
-
Goel announces 8th congressional candidacySep 09, 2013 5:30 am - Taking aim at “Obamacare” and the national debt, 8th Congressional District candidate Manju Goel outlined her campaign platform Sunday during the Northwest Suburban Repu...
-
Bloomberg says Democrat running ‘racist’ mayoral campaignSep 07, 2013 6:47 pm - NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said in an interview that one leading Democrat vying to replace him is running a “racist” campaign based on “class warfa...
-
Legislators discuss state spending, business aid in Hoffman EstatesSep 07, 2013 8:00 am - Six local legislators offered their opinions about a variety of state issues during the Hoffman Estates Chamber of Commerce’s annual legislative lunch Friday. Concealed ...
-
Survey: House shows 6 to 1 opposition to Syria attackSep 06, 2013 5:00 pm - WASHINGTON — Suggesting an uphill fight for President Barack Obama, House members staking out positions are either opposed to or leaning against his plan for a U.S. mili...
-
Palatine Township GOP group to take straw pollSep 06, 2013 7:29 am - Several GOP gubernatorial candidates and lawmakers will attend the Palatine Township Republican Organization’s pig roast fundraiser from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15,...
-
Schillerstrom not running for state treasurerSep 05, 2013 10:47 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Former DuPage County Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom has decided not to make a bid for Illinois treasurer. In announcing his decision, Schillerstrom said ...
-
Critics aghast at state Capitol’s new $670K doorsSep 05, 2013 4:01 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Critics are befuddled by Illinois’ decision to pay nearly $670,000 for three sets of copper-plated wooden doors at the Capitol building, saying it is too “...
-
Studies take early look at health law’s premiumsSep 05, 2013 8:57 am - WASHINGTON — Coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law won’t be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options,...