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Former business ties to convicted felon surface in Newman's bid to unseat Lipinski
Marie Newman, a La Grange Democrat who is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) of Western Springs in the Democratic primary in 3rd Congressional District, is spending the remaining days of her campaign fending off questions about her judgment amid reports she and her husband were once in business with a convicted swindler.
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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away
Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.
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Did you know nine in ten Illinois journalists vote Democrat?
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board made headlines last week when it endorsed Gary Johnson for U.S. president.