Articles filed under Politics
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Ever-optimistic American voters getting the opposite from DemocratsMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - Historically, we Americans have been among the world's most optimistic people. Why? One reason could be that every American, with the exception of those whose ancestors ...
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Disciplinary board recommends Blagojevich be disbarredMar 03, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A board that oversees the discipline of attorneys in Illinois recommended Tuesday that former Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich be disbarred from the practic...
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MSNBC's Matthews retires from 'Hardball,' says his comments about women 'were never OK'Mar 02, 2020 12:00 am - NEW YORK - Longtime MSNBC host Chris Matthews abruptly retired from his "Hardball" show on Monday, apologizing for making inappropriate comments about women and saying "...
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Town hall meeting Wednesday on Libertyville sales-tax referendumMar 02, 2020 12:00 am - Libertyville officials will host a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday to present information and answer questions about the March 17 referendum seeking voter approval...
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Law enforcement groups oppose eliminating cash bailMar 02, 2020 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the name of Cook County Circuit Court Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans. SPRINGFIELD – Several statewide law enforcement organizat...
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Local governments call for increase in state revenue sharingMar 02, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - A local government advocacy group laid out its legislative agenda Monday and called on lawmakers to fully fund a program that shares state income tax reven...
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CFPB proposal would allow debt collectors to call you about old billsMar 01, 2020 5:00 am - A new proposal from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau could spark a fight over what should happen to consumers' old debts. Debt collectors lose the right in many ...
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Endorsement: Martwick for Democrats in state Senate District 10Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Democrat Robert Martwick is a self-described liberal who has demonstrated a welcome ability to work across the aisle, first as a state representative for six years and m...
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Endorsement: 'No' on Batavia Park District referendumMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - The Batavia Park District board says residents need and want a new $27 million indoor eight-lane pool, indoor track and turf playing field, gym and rooms for group fitne...
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Endorsement: Yes to Gail Borden Library tax rate proposalMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - At the same time voters approved borrowing $28 million in 2001 to build the new Gail Borden Library in downtown Elgin (and later the Rakow branch), they rejected a propo...