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At a pivotal moment for Chicago’s left, North Side alderman tries to bridge socialism and pragmatism
Ald. Andre Vasquez's attempt to straddle the middle of two constituencies has at times put him at odds with both ends of the spectrum.
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New US aid for Ukraine by year-end seems increasingly out of reach as GOP ties it to border security
A deal to provide further U.S. assistance to Ukraine by year-end appears to be increasingly out of reach for President Joe Biden.
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Peek inside Joe Biden’s campaign fundraisers, where big money mingles with old jokes in swanky homes
If you’re a Democrat with money to burn and friends in high places, you can spend thousands on tickets to a fundraiser with President Joe Biden. If not, keep reading to see what you’re missing.
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DeSantis, Haley and Ramaswamy try to make their case in Iowa days after a combative GOP debate
Republican presidential candidates are crossing paths again in Iowa just days after a fractious debate and with the leadoff caucuses about a month away.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs measure lifting Illinois’ moratorium on new nuclear power plants
A nearly four-decade long moratorium on the construction of new nuclear plants in Illinois will end next year under a measure signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
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Johnson administration begins filing lawsuits against operators of ‘rogue buses’ of migrants
The city has filed 55 lawsuits since it implemented new rules about when and where buses can arrive in mid-November, the law department said.
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What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field — and which other suburbs are vying for the stadium
Here’s what to know about the Chicago Bears' possible move from Soldier Field.
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Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe
The new charges Thursday come in addition to federal firearms charges in Delaware alleging Hunter Biden broke a law against drug users having guns in 2018.
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City Council committee rejects discipline provision in Chicago police contract but OKs pay hikes
The workforce committee opposed a provision allowing officers accused of serious misconduct to have their cases decided by a third party behind closed doors.
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The Republican debate field was asked about Trump. But most of the stage’s attacks focused on Nikki Haley.
The four Republican presidential candidates debating Wednesday night mostly targeted each other instead of Donald Trump.
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‘It felt like a shakedown’; Witness challenged by defense about meeting with Ald. Ed Burke on Burger King renovation
A former executive involved in the remodeling of a Southwest Side Burger King testifies Wednesday about his dealings with Ald. Ed Burke
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Advisory council created to ensure diversity in businesses participating in next year’s Democratic National Convention
The host committee for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago has created an advisory council to ensure participating businesses represent racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
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Fake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and filed paperwork falsely saying he had won the battleground state have settled a civil lawsuit.
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Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker two months ago. Now he’s leaving Congress by year’s end
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy says he's resigning from his congressional seat in California two months after his historic ouster as House speaker.
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Cook County state’s attorney’s office replaces head of unit that reviews possible wrongful convictions, rebrands effort
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office has replaced the prosecutor heading its unit that reviews potential wrongful convictions and has rebranded the effort, the office announced Wednesday
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‘I was taken aback’: Burger King exec testifies about uneasiness with then-Ald. Ed Burke linking permits with tax firm work
The son of a Texas-based fast-food restaurant tycoon told a federal jury Tuesday he was “taken aback” when then-Ald. Ed Burke seemed to draw a direct link between helping with permit issues for their Southwest Side Burger King renovation and hiring Burke’s private law firm to do property tax appeals.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker won’t proceed with Brighton Park migrant camp, citing ‘serious’ environmental concerns
In a statement, Pritzker’s office said an Illinois EPA review of the city’s environmental report released late Friday evening indicates “concerns related to insufficient soil sampling and remediation.”
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Senate approves military promotions after GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville ends blockade
The Senate approved about 425 military promotions after Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama ended a monthlong blockade of nominations over his opposition to a Pentagon abortion policy.
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Vice President Harris breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes, casts her 32nd
Vice President Kamala Harris has set the record for the most Senate tiebreaker votes, topping a nearly 200-year-old mark by casting her 32nd to help confirm a new federal judge in Washington, D.C.
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Legislative races shape up with filings, John Egofske to quit 82nd House post on Friday
Candidate filings for the March primaries show just a handful of south and southwest suburban legislators will face challengers, while state Rep. John Egofske will step down Friday from the 82nd District.