Articles filed under Politics
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FBI chief says he had to tell Congress of Clinton email newsMay 03, 2017 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - FBI Director James Comey told Congress Wednesday that revealing the reopening of the Hillary Clinton email probe just before Election Day came down to a pai...
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Obama unveils vision for presidential library on South SideMay 03, 2017 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential center Wednesday, painting a picture of a buzzing hub for youth and community programs...
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Trump on Mideast peace: 'We will get it done'May 03, 2017 1:00 am - WASHINGTON — Despite bleak prospects for success, President Donald Trump promised on Wednesday “to do whatever is necessary” to forge an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal. ...
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Hultgren, Roskam undecided on Obamacare repealMay 02, 2017 1:00 am - With every vote counting for Republicans on a controversial repeal of Obamacare, two suburban GOP congressmen are uncommitted. U.S. Reps. Peter Roskam of Wheaton and Ran...
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Lester: Cursive could be headed for a comebackMay 01, 2017 5:35 am - Cursive handwriting lessons - which in recent years have become almost as obsolete as chalkboards - might be headed for a comeback in Illinois schools as a result of one...
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How losing the breadwinner role affects a man's political viewsApr 30, 2017 7:12 am - There's something about money and men. Researchers have long shown a link between men's identities and their income: Men tend to work more hours if faced with the threat...
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Analysis: Trump, in new tax plan, promises to do what Reagan couldn'tApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - At the center of President Donald Trump's plan to dramatically cut taxes on businesses and individuals is a promise to stimulate extraordinary economic growth, so much s...
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Suburban school leaders to lawmakers: Just give us a state budgetApr 26, 2017 5:00 am - Some school superintendents have begged for years for a fix to Illinois' school funding distribution, saying it shortchanges schools with more low-income students. But n...
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Hastert loses $28,000 state lawmaker pension after voteApr 26, 2017 1:00 am - Disgraced politician will no longer receive $28,000 each year
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Harper College could ask voters to pay for building planApr 24, 2017 5:33 am - While construction continues on Harper College building renovations approved through a 2008 referendum, officials at the Palatine-based community college already are pla...