Articles filed under Politics
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Democrat split boosts McCainApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. John McCain has erased Sen. Barack Obama's 10-point advantage in a head-to-head matchup, leaving him essentially tied with both Democratic ...
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Oberweis, Lincoln comparison bizarreApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I choked a bit on my coffee Sunday morning reading L. Dean Hufsey's letter equating Jim Oberweis' candidacies to Abraham Lincoln's. Lincoln's first run for state office...
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Levine banned from downtown hotelApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Swissôtel Chicago announced Thursday that Stuart Levine has been banned from the hotel, but it may be a moot issue. Levine likely will have other accommodations for at l...
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Brady eyes 2010 governor's raceApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Bloomington state Sen. Bill Brady says strong support at the grassroots level is what will propel him into the governor's office for the Republican Party in 2010. At a R...
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Rec center proposal back on Lisle Park District agendaApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Lisle park leaders are on the verge of a significant and costly step toward building an 86,000-square-foot indoor recreation center -- and they're still looking for inpu...
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Green Party fills November ballotsApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Buoyed by Rich Whitney's showing in his 2006 run for governor, the Green Party of Illinois has placed a record number of candidates on the November general election ball...
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Clinton tax story merited strong playApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I get three papers delivered every day. I am aware of the different ways newspapers try to adjust the news, but when I see the Herald put the Clinton tax information on ...
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Kirk tries to hide his conservatismApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - I find it fascinating that so many people have felt compelled to boast of Mark Kirk's achievements in Fence Post. And yes, there are some good and important issues on t...
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Judge admonishes government witness in Rezko corruption trialApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - Defense attorney Joseph Duffy isn't the only one getting annoyed by Stuart Levine. On Thursday, the judge in the corruption trial of Antoin "Tony" Rezko admonished Levin...
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Rezko's wife under fire for board attendanceApr 10, 2008 11:00 pm - The corruption trial of Tony Resko is providing new insight into how political appointments are made to many obscure boards and commissions in the state. Those positions...