Articles filed under Republican Party
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Christie campaigns for Rauner in ChicagoJul 25, 2014 1:01 am - New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stopped in Chicago Friday to campaign for Republican Bruce Rauner, calling his bid to defeat Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn "among the most impor...
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More studies needed in apparent chokehold deathJul 21, 2014 1:01 am - NEW YORK - The medical examiner's office has not yet determined what caused the death of a New York City man who appeared to be held in a chokehold as police attempted t...
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Rauner wants freeze on local property taxesJul 17, 2014 1:01 am - Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner announced details of his job growth and tax reform plan at a Schaumburg business Thursday, including a proposal ...
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Cleveland tops Dallas in bid to host RNC in 2016Jul 08, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Cleveland won the unanimous backing of a Republican National Committee panel on Tuesday, all but guaranteeing the GOP's 2016 presidential pick will accept t...
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Lake County giant Robert 'Bob' Depke diesJun 21, 2014 1:01 am - Robert "Bob" Depke was a larger-than-life personality who was a force in Warren Township and Lake County politics for decades. But when it came to family, "he was a mars...
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Wisconsin Gov. Walker launches attack against opponentJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Associated Press MADISON, Wis. - Republican Gov. Scott Walker has launched an attack ad against Democratic challenger Mary Burke the day after documents were made publi...
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GOP tries to navigate shifting political terrainJun 14, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - The 2014 primary season, while leaving the Republicans in good shape for the fall elections against the Democrats, has done little to quiet their internal t...
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Emboldened House conservatives planning next moveJun 14, 2014 1:01 am - WASHINGTON - Conservatives emboldened by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor's astonishing loss to a tea party-backed upstart are pledging to capitalize on their newfound ...
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Roskam campaigns to become majority whipJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - In a letter to members of the House Republican Conference Friday evening, Congressman Peter Roskam of Wheaton asked for support in his bid for majority whip. House Major...
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Jack Roeser lauded as committed to conservatives and communityJun 13, 2014 1:01 am - Jack Roeser, a businessman and conservative icon in the suburbs who was one of the earliest supporters of the Tea Party in Illinois and who staunchly opposed organized l...