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Pritzker compromise would give teachers extra sick leave for COVID-19 -- if they are vaccinated
Jan 24, 2022 9:40 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker vetoed a bill Monday that would have required COVID-19 related paid leave for teachers and staff at public schools and universities in favor of a new agreement that makes clear employees need to be vaccinated to qualify.
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Deputy announces challenge to Lake County sheriff
Jan 24, 2022 5:59 PM - Lake County sheriff's Deputy William "Chris" King on Monday announced he will challenge his boss in the June 28 Democratic primary. -
Editorial: Create task force to fight rise in carjackings
Jan 23, 2022 10:32 AM - In this editorial, the Daily Herald calls for an Illinois task force to investigate the rising plague of carjackings and to recommend concrete solutions. -
A Trump-Clinton rematch? Please no
Jan 23, 2022 1:00 AM - Syndicated columnist Susan Estrich: Say it ain't so. Trump-Clinton round two, I mean. -
Ex-Im is wasteful enough abroad -- we don't need it at home
Jan 23, 2022 1:00 AM - Syndicated columnist Veronique de Rugy: For years now, the U.S. Export-Import Bank -- an under-the-radar agency that provides subsidized loans to foreign firms willing to buy American products -- has tried to remain relevant. -
Republicans and Democrats are capable of blowing it in November
Jan 21, 2022 1:00 AM - By Byron York Bill Clinton used to say that all elections are about the future. It's true. Voters want to know what candidates will do in office -- how they will fix problems -- and if they can be trusted to handle the unexpected developments the future brings. -
Republicans announce effort to repeal SAFE-T Act
Jan 20, 2022 5:40 PM - Republicans are calling for their Democratic counterparts in the Illinois House to join them in efforts to repeal criminal justice reforms, known as the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, commonly known as the SAFE-T Act. -
GOP candidate from Naperville drops out of 11th Congressional District raceJan 20, 2022 5:01 PM - A Republican candidate has dropped out of the race for the 11th Congressional District seat now held by Democrat Bill Foster of Naperville.
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Next phase of construction along I-80 to begin
Jan 20, 2022 3:54 PM - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday announced the beginning of the next phase of construction along the Interstate 80 corridor that will modernize Houbolt Road in Joliet. -
Hunter seeking full term on Lake County Board
Jan 20, 2022 3:45 PM - Ingleside Republican J. Kevin Hunter has announced his candidacy for Lake County Board District 5.
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