Articles filed under Politics
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Editorial: A simple litmus test for Republican votersMar 05, 2022 1:00 pm - The conventional wisdom is that 2022 will be a good year for Republicans, and given the off-year election norms, it should be. Even in the suburbs, even in Illinois. Cer...
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Where will Madigan fit in Illinois' history of political corruption?Mar 05, 2022 12:00 am - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment Wednesday on federal bribery and racketeering charges moves the longtime Democratic Party power broker into ig...
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As petitions are filed, an appeal to candidatesMar 05, 2022 12:00 am - An open letter to candidates in the June 28 primary Dear candidates, Your campaigns surge to a new level of urgency this week as you file your petitions for congres...
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Technology law needs to be updated to protect IllinoisansMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - A rising crime rate threatening both our safety and Illinois' worldwide reputation is high on anyone's list of problems. As it always has, intelligent use of technology ...
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The scary state of the unionMar 04, 2022 12:00 am - Russian President Vladimir Putin has succeeded in uniting the world in a way no modern leader has. War in the world of social media is not a pretty site. Everyone knows ...
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One day as a birdMar 03, 2022 10:00 pm - Let's remember life. I woke up before the alarm went off this morning and stretched under the blanket, enjoying the small victory of turning off the alarm before it rang...
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Former member returning to Park Ridge-Niles District 64 school boardMar 03, 2022 5:00 am - Former Park Ridge-Niles District 64 school board member Larry Ryles has been chosen to fill a vacancy on the panel. "My heart is still with this district," Ryles told th...
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Biden meets the moment in the HouseMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - "The high honor ... of presenting to you, the President of the United States!" - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Showtime. The State of the Union rituals quell doubts the nat...
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Will Madigan indictment change Illinois politics? 'We've got a long way to go,' expert saysMar 03, 2022 12:00 am - For decades as Illinois House speaker and then leader of the state's Democratic Party, Michael Madigan amassed millions of campaign dollars and created a massive network...
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'I hope this signals a turning point': Suburban politicians react to Madigan's indictmentMar 02, 2022 12:00 am - Suburban politicians from both sides of the aisle are hopeful Wednesday's indictment of former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will lead to widespread op...