Articles filed under Politics
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Who said it: Trump or Jesus? Why 1.5 million people have taken this quizAug 10, 2016 1:00 am - In late July, a comedy writer, Trump critic and Christian, Dani Messerschmidt, tweeted the following out of disgust: "If any #Christians are on the fence about voting fo...
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8th District hopefuls address Schaumburg business leadersAug 10, 2016 1:00 am - National security, the presidential race and their personal motivations for running were among the topics candidates to succeed 8th District Congresswoman Tammy Duckwort...
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Former state lawmaker, teacher Vince Persico remembered as 'staunch ally of DuPage County'Aug 09, 2016 1:00 am - To "get the straight scoop" about Springfield government, DuPage County leaders say they relied on a candid voice. First as a state lawmaker and later as a lobbyist, Vin...
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Should Des Plaines officials get insurance perks? Voters to weigh inAug 09, 2016 1:00 am - An advisory referendum question this November will ask Des Plaines residents if they think the city's elected officials should get taxpayer-funded health insurance benef...
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The most compelling reason to never talk politics on FacebookAug 06, 2016 7:11 am - There has never been a worse time to declare your politics publicly, according to a new and nationally representative online poll conducted by the Rad Campaign, Craig Co...
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Candidates sought for Glen Ellyn Civic Betterment slateAug 03, 2016 5:30 am - In Glen Ellyn, candidates who secure the endorsement of the Civic Betterment Party almost always win election to village office. That's why a meeting held every two year...
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Kirk: Respect Muslim Gold Star family, don't let Syrian refugees inAug 02, 2016 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has in recent months blasted Donald Trump for being "too bigoted and racist" to lead the nation. He reiterated that call Tuesday in Arling...
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Suburban GOP lawmakers push for term limits, dismiss questions about unityAug 01, 2016 1:00 am - Within the last week, a top member of Illinois House Republican leadership abruptly resigned from the legislature and Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a birth control b...
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Editorial: The Trump message Bloomberg wants Republicans to hearJul 30, 2016 2:00 pm - Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg generated considerable buzz when he showed up at the Democratic National Convention last week to endorse Hillary Clinton in prime...
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A decade after its founding, WikiLeaks is alienating even its friendsJul 30, 2016 7:22 am - It has been 10 years since Julian Assange founded WikiLeaks, the website that has gone on to serve as the world's most prominent digital repository of leaked government ...