Articles filed under Politics
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Biden blasts high court failure to block Texas abortion curbSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted the Supreme Court's decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state and directed federal a...
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DACA's fragility undermines the future of immigrant children: we need permanent immigration reformSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - Since its founding, America has been a country of immigrants. Today, immigrants continue to bring their own talents, skills and cultures to America, and they contribute ...
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House sponsor says she'll take another crack at ethics bill - if lawmakers return in timeSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The House sponsor of a long-debated ethics bill that failed in the House earlier this week said she will bring it up for another vote if lawmakers come bac...
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Pritzker vows to protect abortion rights in IllinoisSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that he's "very concerned" about the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state, and...
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On editing, censorship and sobriety in writingSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - By Jim Slusher When we think about freedom of speech, it sometimes becomes important to discuss the difference between editing and censorship. The debate has special rel...
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In court hearing, Latino rights group says new maps still unfairSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Lawyers for a Latino advocacy group told a panel of federal judges Wednesday that the new legislative district maps passed by the General Assembly the nigh...
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Making peace with parenting mistakesSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - My daughter is 21 and living on her own, and my son just started kindergarten. Recently, we were all in the car together, and she witnessed a reaction to my son's behavi...
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A tale of two airliftsSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - "This is now on track," said White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday, "to be the largest airlift in U.S. history." On the process of bringing American citizens,...
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Energy bill negotiations head to House after talks once again derailedSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Senate approved an energy bill in the early hours of Wednesday morning, but it's likely to change as negotiations continue in the House, which...
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Appointed last year to replace disgraced Link, state Sen. Adriane Johnson to run in 2022Aug 31, 2021 1:00 am - Not yet a year after being appointed to the state Senate, Buffalo Grove Democrat Adriane Johnson has announced she'll run for the 30th District post in 2022. Johnson, th...