Articles filed under Politics
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Sangamon County judge tosses decision voiding Pritzker's executive ordersDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - In early July, a judge in downstate Clay County voided Gov. J.B. Pritzker's coronavirus restrictions in a sweeping order that he applied to the entire stat...
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Barone: Biden brings identity politics and no apologiesDec 23, 2020 12:00 am - By Michael Barone Identity politics seems to be sticking around. Important election results seemed to refute the notion that Americans vote for their ethnic or racial id...
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Estrich: Use vaccine to take care of each otherDec 22, 2020 12:00 am - By Susan Estrich There is no debate to be had on vaccination I know I will get furious emails, but they won't be from the most knowledgeable scientists. Former President...
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An athlete's grace, bravery, and perfectionDec 21, 2020 12:00 am - When my daughter Jackie called to say that legendary pilot Chuck Yeager died, we talked about his amazing life and she said she remembered a book about him sitting on ou...
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Bills would allow state lawmakers to meet, vote remotelyDec 21, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Two lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow the General Assembly to meet and vote remotely during a pandemic or other emergency that makes i...
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Congress approves $900 billion COVID relief billDec 21, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - Congress passed a $900 billion pandemic relief package Monday night that would finally deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources ...
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Educating kids during COVID-19Dec 20, 2020 12:00 am - There's no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted childhood education. In many countries, kids have physically returned to school. In others, schools were never ...
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American Muslims are bullish on and involved in their nationDec 20, 2020 12:00 am - Chris Nevarez just graduated from UIC and is applying to law school - his Mexican American parents in Hanover Park are deeply proud. Chris worked for hours each week lea...
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12 suburban Democrats vow to oppose Madigan speakership, but others won't sayDec 19, 2020 12:00 am - Twelve suburban legislators are among the Democrats in the Illinois House who've pledged not to support Michael Madigan's latest bid for speaker. Madigan, who aside from...
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Why Deer Park's sales tax rate could increase againDec 18, 2020 4:30 am - Deer Park voters will decide whether to increase the village's sales tax rate for the second time in three years. Prompted by revenue losses triggered by the COVID-19 cr...