Articles filed under Politics
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Madigan, Cullerton file lawsuit over halted payJul 30, 2013 3:00 pm - Leaders of the Illinois House and Senate sued Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday over what they called a “purely political and unconstitutional” move to block lawmaker paychecks ...
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Madigan investigation puts focus on 'toothless' ethics lawJul 30, 2013 2:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — An investigation into House Speaker Michael Madigan's role in the Metra scandal has renewed scrutiny of an ethics law deemed “toothless” by the legislature...
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Daley makes candidacy for governor officialJul 30, 2013 10:03 am - Former White House chief of staff Bill Daley officially stepped into the 2014 Illinois governor’s race Tuesday by filing paperwork with state election officials, making ...
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Lt. Gov. Simon announces run for state comptrollerJul 30, 2013 8:00 am - Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon said Wednesday that she's running for Illinois comptroller, ending five months of uncertainty about which statewide office she would seek next yea...
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Senger jumps into 11th District GOP race for CongressJul 29, 2013 12:36 pm - State Rep. Darlene Senger today formally announced her campaign for Congress. The Naperville Republican faces possible challenges in the March 18 primary election from p...
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Dillard to address Arlington Hts. Tea PartyJul 28, 2013 3:52 pm - A black, lifelong Chicago Democrat who converted to the Republican Party will be the first speaker at the Arlington Heights Tea Party meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, in...
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Rauner, Walsh to attend Palatine Twp. GOP meetingJul 28, 2013 2:09 pm - Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner and political commentator Joe Walsh will attend the Palatine Township Republican Organization meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at...
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Editorial: Roskam, ethics and an oddly funded trip to TaiwanJul 28, 2013 5:00 am - Washington has a cynical history of devouring its own, and this particularly seems to be the case for those in Congress who rise to prominence. We are more than mindful ...
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Illinois to allow online voter registrationJul 27, 2013 4:24 pm - In a step supporters hope will propel more young people to the polls, Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation Saturday to make Illinois the 18th state to allow online voter re...
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Political oddsmakers diverge on Weiner’s chancesJul 27, 2013 1:16 pm - Associated Press NEW YORK — Anthony Weiner’s improbable recovery from political punch line to leading New York City mayoral contender has been imperiled by revelations t...