Articles filed under Politics
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Madigan resigns as state Democratic Party chairmanFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan announced Monday that he is resigning as chairman of the state Democratic Party, a post he has held since ...
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Look for reliable alternatives to combat social media toxinsFeb 22, 2021 12:00 am - A friend asked if I thought COVID-19 was as bad as advertised. "In what way?" I said. Was he asking if it were as deadly? Or as widespread? My friend, a retired line wor...
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Want bipartisan cooperation in Washington? Focus on infrastructure and immigrationFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - There is little doubt most Illinoisans are looking forward to moving past the tumultuous political conflicts of 2020 and a new start in 2021. While discord remains very ...
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African American history: It's the journeyFeb 21, 2021 12:00 am - February. Black History Month. The annual recognition and celebration of African American culture and heritage. Against all odds, obstacles and oppression, every generat...
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Editorial: Gov. Pritzker should veto unfair legislation that will drive up product, health costsFeb 19, 2021 10:00 pm - The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association may have an argument that under current state policies, well-financed businesses and insurance companies can intimidate injured pa...
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Deer Park to promote proposed sales tax increase with video, forumsFeb 19, 2021 4:30 am - Deer Park officials are rolling out a promotional campaign about the proposal to increase the village's sales tax rate that'll appear on ballots for the April 6 election...
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Never let a good manufactured crisis go to wasteFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - A seemingly effective way for politicians to justify our need for their services is to fabricate or exaggerate a problem, promise to fix said problem with a new program ...
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Kinzinger snaps back at suburban Republican group after latest party censureFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been castigated by another Republican Party organization within the 16th District for voting to impeach then-President Donald Trump - and he...
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Washington must provide the help our local partners deserveFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - President Biden's COVID-19 relief package is moving swiftly through Congress. I strongly support his efforts to get help to the millions of Americans who need it - from ...
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Should a '9/11-style' commission investigate the Capitol riot?Feb 18, 2021 12:00 am - Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the House will vote to create an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. There's no doubt there needs to be ...