Articles filed under Politics
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Endorsement: Yes on Fox River & Countryside fire improvementsOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - Minutes matter in a fire or medical emergency. If the Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District referendum does not pass in the November election, first responder res...
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Conservatives mount a whisper campaign smearing Khashoggi in defense of TrumpOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Hard-line Republicans and conservative commentators are mounting a dark whisper campaign against Jamal Khashoggi that is designed to protect President Donal...
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Endorsement: Yes to fund operations in new centerOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - A separate question before voters in Hawthorn District 73 seeks an increase in the tax rate to raise about $1.3 million a year for costs such as utilities, custodians an...
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Endorsement: 'Yes' on Vernon Township road referendumOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois has the dubious distinction of having the most units of government and some of the highest property taxes in the nation. One hope to change that is by reducing ...
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Endorsement: Yes, to make improvements to water system in Round Lake HeightsOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - The village of Round Lake Heights wants greater control over its water system and is asking voters to approve a $2.7 million referendum to assist in the plan. Supporting...
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Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expressionOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - A note from Karen Attiah, Washington Post Global Opinions editor: I received this column from Jamal Khashoggi's translator and assistant the day after Jamal was reported...
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District 21 security referendum is right for kids, communityOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - We live in a time of unprecedented violence, including in our schools. As a parent of two District 21 graduates and a teacher at a local high school, I worry each day ab...
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Trump uses 'Pocahontas' as a slur. Here's her sad history.Oct 18, 2018 1:00 am - The tug of war over Pocahontas - the Indian chief's daughter who was born on the James River and died on the Thames River - has been going on for more than 400 years. Si...
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Secret recordings offer insight into Saudi attempt to silence criticsOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - ISTANBUL - Omar Abdulaziz hit record on his phone and slipped it into the breast pocket of his jacket, he recalled, taking a seat in a Montreal cafe to wait for two men ...
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Endorsement: Yes to Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District requestOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - On Nov. 6, voters in the Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District will be asked to OK a $4.5 million bond to fund renovations at three fire stations, purchase new equ...