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Top-Ranking GOP Illinois State Lawmaker Ron Sandack Resigns
Top-ranking Republican state Rep. Ron Sandack from suburban Chicago says he is resigning from the Illinois House, citing "cyber security issues.''
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Democrats Begin DNC Divided In The City Of Brotherly Love
Republicans had their turn last week in Cleveland; now it’s Democrats' turn. Illinois’ delegates to the Democratic National Convention are in Philadelphia, where they’re set to nominate Hillary Clinton for President.
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Governor Rauner Vetoes Pay Hikes For Construction, Home Healthcare Workers
Governor Bruce Rauner has vetoed legistlation that would tie the prevailing wage on public construction projects to the nearest union-worker wage agreement. Rauner also vetoed bills affecting in-home care workers.
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Hillary Clinton Picks Tim Kaine As Her Vice Presidential Running Mate
Virginian Sen. Tim Kaine is Hillary Clinton's choice for her vice president, giving her a running mate with experience at all levels of government to round out the Democratic ticket. Clinton told supporters the news in a text message and a tweet on Friday evening just after 8 p.m. ET.
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Public Health Director Ordered To Rethink Medical Marijuana For Migraines
A Cook County Circuit judge has ordered Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Nirav Shah to reconsider his decision not to include migraine headaches on a list of conditions that qualify for medical marijuana treatment. The judge said Shah cannot use evidence conducted outside the administrative hearing process.
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Deadly Shooting At Munich Shopping Mall Called “Suspected Terrorism”
Police in Munich, Germany, say 10 people were killed, including the likely attacker, in Friday morning's shooting rampage in the Bavarian capital. They say the deceased suspect is an 18-year-old German-Iranian from Munich. The gunman opened fire in a crowded shopping mall and at a nearby McDonalds. Investigators say the shooter killed himself, and acted alone.
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Convention Provides Look At GOP’s Diversity Score
Illinois delegates to this year's Republican National Convention in Cleveland provided an opportunity for a GOP diversity check, and whether the party has made progress in the minority outreach that many members have long called for.
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New Short Line Railroad Announced For Decatur
Topflight Grain Cooperative and OmniTRAX have announced a partnership to operate a short line railroad in Decatur, with hopes that prompt busineses to build facilities along the rail line, in order to access the city's Midwest Inland Port.
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Teen Delegate To Get Special RNC Birthday Gift
A high-school senior from Downers Grove already has a notable life experience to brag about when he starts applying to college: 17-year-old Carl Miller is part of Illinois’ delegation to the Republican National Convention. And three generations of his family are in Cleveland to join him.
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‘Chronicle’ Reporter: Jones Faces ‘Challenging Task’ At U Of I
The University of Illinois Board of Trustees meets Thursday in Urbana. At that meeting, they are expected to approve the hiring of Dr. Robert J. Jones as Chancellor of the Urbana campus. Illinois Public Media's Brian Moline discussed the hire with Lee Gardner, who's a senior reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education.