Articles filed under Politics
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Judge dismisses racketeering claims in Rutherford lawsuitFeb 18, 2016 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD — A federal judge has dismissed racketeering claims that one-time Illinois gubernatorial candidate Dan Rutherford ran the state treasurer's office like a cam...
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Three plans to solve the Illinois budget crisisFeb 17, 2016 4:00 am -
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Sandra Bland's mother joins Hillary Clinton at rally in ChicagoFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - In her time as first lady, secretary of state and presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton has been introduced by an array of world leaders and celebrities. But the rhymi...
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Where to stream Rauner's budget address todayFeb 17, 2016 12:00 am - Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his budget address at noon today from the statehouse. Here's where you can watch or listen to a live stream of the address. For live video...
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Rauner union dues order among pending U.S. Supreme Court casesFeb 15, 2016 12:00 am - A U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect Gov. Bruce Rauner's move to do away with unions' so-called "fair share" payments is among those thrown into question by the d...
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State lawmaker wins another round of ballot caseFeb 12, 2016 12:00 am - State Rep. Anna Moeller, an Elgin Democrat, won another round in her fight to remain on the March ballot after a judge this week declined to overrule state election offi...
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Where you can vote right now in IllinoisFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - The Illinois primary day isn't for a month. Half the nation gets all the fun first. But some people in Illinois are voting right now, and options will expand next week. ...
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Superheroes, politics at Gurnee libraryFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee, will have a program Saturday on how superheroes have shaped public opinion and influenced American politics....
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Lake County state's attorney, board candidate push victims rights billFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - Crime victims would be entitled to have their legal costs paid for under legislation backed by Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim and a county board candidate ...
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Clinton, Sanders clash over minorities, money - and ObamaFeb 11, 2016 12:00 am - MILWAUKEE - Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled for the crucial backing of black and Hispanic voters in Thursday night's Democratic debate and clashed heatedly ov...