Articles filed under Politics
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SAT scores down nationwide, but improve in IllinoisAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - Average math and reading SAT scores fell four points for the high school class of 2007 to their lowest mark since 1999 - although students in Illinois bucked the trend. ...
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Iraqi leader fires backAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- Iraq's embattled prime minister lashed out at American critics Sunday, saying Sen. Hillary Clinton and other Democrats who have called for his ouster should "...
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Obama says New Orleans can't be failed by U.S. againAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS -- Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday the country cannot fail New Orleans again and that as president, he would keep the city in mind every day. "The words ne...
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Waukegan attorney enters race for judgeAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - Waukegan attorney Jay Ukena will run for the Democratic nomination for circuit judge in the spring primary. Ukena, a lawyer for 27 years, announced he will seek the righ...
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Iraqi leader hits U.S. criticsAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - BAGHDAD -- Iraq's embattled prime minister lashed out at American critics Sunday, saying Sen. Hillary Clinton and other Democrats who have called for his ouster should "...
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Obama visits New OrleansAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW ORLEANS -- Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday the country cannot fail New Orleans again and that as president, he would keep the city in mind every day. "The words ne...
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Another year, another list of those trying to impede womenAug 25, 2007 11:00 pm - So we gather once more to pay homage to our foremothers by celebrating Aug. 26, the anniversary of the passage of suffrage. What a year it's been since we last met. We'v...
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Giuliani establishes Illinois campaign HQ in LisleAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani now calls Lisle home -- at least home to his Illinois campaign headquarters. A six-person staff will man the office at 4723 Main St....
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Reflections on Hastert as he starts to exit political stageAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has begun his departure from the political stage. Whether his final bow takes place in January 2009 when his term ends or before then...
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Obama denies wife's remark targeted Hillary ClintonAug 22, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Presidential hopeful Barack Obama said Wednesday his wife was not taking a swipe at Hillary Rodham Clinton when she said, "If you can't run your own house, y...