Articles filed under Politics
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Prospect Heights expected to vote on home rule ballot referendum MondayJul 20, 2018 1:00 am - Prospect Heights aldermen could vote Monday to put a referendum on the November ballot seeking home-rule status. If the city council approves the resolution, voters wil...
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Trump's true colors aren't red, white and blueJul 20, 2018 1:00 am - Monday in Helsinki, the emperor had no clothes - and that, my friends, was quite a sight! Really, there should have been no surprise at President Donald Trump's behavior...
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Guest opinion: Federal program helps protect against chemical terrorismJul 20, 2018 1:00 am - Illinois is home to more than 160 high-risk chemical facilities. Last year, one of these facilities took a direct hit by an F3 tornado that ravaged the building and left...
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State legislator plans to work in private sector after leaving officeJul 19, 2018 1:00 am - State Sen. Karen McConnaughay confirmed rumors about her plans after leaving public office Thursday with an announcement she will pursue opportunities in the private sec...
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Two interviews and a look at real newsJul 19, 2018 1:00 am - The notion of objective, truth-seeking journalism is a hotly debated topic these days, often under the umbrella of the term "fake news." If you want a vivid examination ...
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'She was like a novelty': How an alleged Russian agent gained access to elite conservative circlesJul 18, 2018 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - For nearly five years, the young Russian political-science student was an unusual fixture at the most important events of the U.S. conservative movement. Ma...
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Batavia group wants referendum to remove city's home-rule statusJul 18, 2018 1:00 am - Batavians for Responsible Government is again hoping for a referendum to remove Batavia's home-rule powers. The group is working to collect 1,200 signatures on a pet...
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McCain: Trump made a tragic mistake in HelsinkiJul 18, 2018 1:00 am - Today's press conference in Helsinki was one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory. The damage inflicted by President Trump's naiveté, ...
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How the Obamas managed to become invisible in Washington, D.C.Jul 17, 2018 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - When Barack and Michelle Obama announced they were staying in Washington after eight years in the White House, there was a palpable buzz. The conventional m...
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Underwood outraises Hultgren in latest campaign finance reportJul 16, 2018 1:00 am - Editor's note: References to Democracy Engine and J Street have been removed from this story. Democracy Engine was removed because the group did not provide money to...