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Fake Social Security Email Tries To Scam Unsuspecting Consumers
CHICAGO, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers need to be extra cautious if they receive an email seeming to be from the Social Security Administration. Not only are fraudulent emails wit...
Is Ted Cruz Eligible to Run for President? Illinois Judge to Weigh In
In Illinois, a judge is expected to rule whether one of the top Republican challengers to Donald Trump is eligible to run for president.Born in Canada to an American mother and a Cuban father, the mat...
President Obama to Illinois General Assembly: Time to End Partisan Gerrymandering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Dennis FitzSimons, Chair of the Independent Maps coalition, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's address to ...
Major Support for Independent Maps May Be Giving Campaign the Boost it Needs in 2016
The drive for reforming the drawing of congressional maps has gained a supporter who is hoping to ride a reformist challenge against a long-time incumbent.Independent Maps seeks to get its initiative ...
Understanding the Oregon Standoff: Do the Occupiers Have a Legitimate Grievance?
The standoff in Oregon that began on January 2 appears to have reached its conclusion. On Tuesday, January 26, several occupiers of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge were arrested, and one occ...
Illinois Governor Refuses to Expand Medical Marijuana Program to Include Veterans Suffering from PTSD
In a set-back for medical marijuana activists, Illinois has declined to expand the conditions that may be treated under a medical marijuana program which may also have repercussions for...
To Accommodate Major Party Candidates, Ill. Voters Will Have Less Opportunities to Vote in Primary
More than six weeks ahead of the Illinois presidential primary, a number of issues with the presidential candidates' petitions may alter whether residents can vote as they anticipated.Early voting in ...
Independent Bill Fraser Says He Will Return Power to the People in Illinois
The Illinois 8th congressional district, covering the western portions of Chicago, may become one of the more unique races in 2016.U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth is challenging incumbent U.S. Senator Mark ...
Independent Maps Urges Obama to Support Redistricting Reform in His Home State
Independent Maps, a nonpartisan coalition seeking redistricting reform in Illinois, applauded President Obama Wednesday for making congressional redistricting reform a priority in his final State...
Beyond the Echo Chamber: A Roundup of Nonpartisan Election News -- January 8, 2016
Trump Calls Virginia Loyalty Oath A “Suicidal Mistake”Source: Fred Lucas, The BlazeMy Take: Of interest particularly if you’ve followed this story. The whole thing seems a bit blown out of proportion ...