Articles filed under Politics
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Gaining a clearer understanding of real rapeMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - "Did you know him?" "No." "Oh, then you were really raped." The first time I had this conversation was in the back seat of a Boston police car in 1974. I've been having...
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Capparelli for state House District 20 in Democratic primaryMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Democratic voters will have a choice in the state House District 20 primary between two candidates with widely divergent views: party favorite Michelle Darbro, a Chicago...
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Endorsement: Yes to building improvements in Barrington Dist. 220Mar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Almost a year ago, voters in Barrington Area Unit District 220 narrowly rejected the schools' request for $185 million to pay for a variety of building projects. Since t...
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Yes to District 45 tax increaseMar 01, 2020 12:00 am - Villa Park Elementary District 45 is asking voters on March 17 to approve a $30 million tax increase that, if approved, would allow the district to offer full-day kinder...
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District 45 asking voter OK for $30 million for school constructionFeb 29, 2020 12:00 am - Villa Park Elementary District 45 is seeking voter approval to borrow $30 million to help pay for a master facility plan that includes building a new early childhood cen...
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Illinois EPA tackling next vaping problem: toxic wasteFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - As people worry about the negative effects that electronic cigarettes and vaping pens may have on users' health, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
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Endorsement: White in Democratic primary for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Both candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for DuPage County auditor could serve well in the position. Both Bruce C. Fogerty, of Wheaton, and William "Bill" White...
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Endorsement: Grogan for Republicans for DuPage County auditorFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - In nearly 12 years as DuPage County auditor, Bob Grogan has produced an impressive reputation for transparency, efficiency and competence. With justifiable pride, the Do...
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Endorsements: Berman, Davoust, Hanson, Starrett, Tepe, Thomas for Kane County Board seatsFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - After a sometimes tumultuous and always frugal eight years under the guidance of County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen, Kane County Board members in December will have a ch...
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Endorsements: Yes to appoint, not elect, clerks in Wheeling, Des PlainesFeb 28, 2020 12:00 am - Voters in Des Plaines and Wheeling get to decide whether to keep or abolish the elected position of clerk. Under the proposed change in Des Plaines, the city manager wo...