Metro East news briefs
— March 25, 2020Biden wins 60 percent in Metro East primaries Echoing results of March 17 Democratic presidential primary balloting across Illinois, former Vice President Joe Biden easily won Metro…
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Illinois counties, cities go for Biden in big way
— March 23, 2020Fears of the coronavirus seemed to have little impact on most area cities and counties as residents, in general, turned out to vote in about the same numbers they normally do. Armed…
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Ives leads in 6th Congressional
— March 17, 2020With just more than 20 percent of the votes counted, former gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives had a commanding 67.8 percent of the tally over transplant surgeon Jay Kinzler in the…
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Committee begins to weigh Delgado’s qualifications challenge
— February 29, 2020SPRINGFIELD — A panel of nine representatives, during a 10-minute procedural meeting Feb. 25, began the process of evaluating whether former Rep. Luis Arroyo’s replacement was appointed…
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GOP candidates look to challenge Durbin for senate
— February 27, 2020Five candidates are vying in the March 17 Illinois primary for the chance to be the Republican challenger to incumbent U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, a Democrat, in the November general…
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Foxx, O’Brien to battle for state’s attorney’s post
— March 22, 2020The Jussie Smollett soap opera appeared to have no lasting effects on Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx in the Democratic primary. Foxx captured more than 50 percent of…
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Franks allegations raises concerns for county board members
— March 4, 2020McHenry County Board members are questioning the effectiveness of County Board Chairman Jack Franks, who been embroiled in sexual misconduct allegations. Illinois State Police are investigating…
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Illinois universities seeking greater funding increases
— February 29, 2020SPRINGFIELD — Public universities in Illinois began making their case Feb. 26 for state funding increases larger than those that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed in his budget…
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