Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson Dies At 84
Thompson was known as “Big Jim” during his long career, which eventually made him the state’s longest-serving chief executive.
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With Presidential Nominees Already Decided, Why Do We Still Have Conventions?
Here’s three reasons why some Illinois politicos say we still need a national convention.
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With More Transparency On Election Security, A Question Looms: What Don’t We Know?
Washington and Americans are engaged with the problem of foreign interference as never before — but how much remains unknown about efforts targeting the election?
Weekly Roundup: August 14th
President Trump opposes funding for the U.S. postal service because he believes it will make voting by mail easier. Led by a major donor to the president’s campaign, the postal service has made a number of changes that appear likely to slow election results. The president continues to advance baseless fraud allegations, as a new NPR/Marist/NewsHour poll shows him down double-digits to Joe Biden. This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, voting reporter Miles Parks, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Want more? Sign-up for the NPR Politics Newsletter.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Find and support your local public radio station.
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WBEZ’s Friday News Roundup: Aug. 14, 2020
A state senator indicted for tax evasion, thousands in the area still without power and police gear up for the weekend.
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Should We Be Worried About Voter Fraud? Experts Say Preparedness May Be The Bigger Issue.
Concerns about voter fraud are being pushed by President Donald Trump and Illinois conservatives, but whether counties are ready for a deluge of mail-in-voting may be a bigger problem.
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Joe Biden: For The Next 3 Months, All Americans Should Wear A Mask When Outside
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee said every governor should mandate mask-wearing as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Poll: Biden Expands Lead, A Third Of Country Says It Won’t Get Vaccinated
The Democratic nominee for president now leads President Trump by 11 points. And more people are worried about the coronavirus, but 35% still say they won’t get vaccinated when one’s available.
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A Virtual Democratic National Convention Is A Bummer For Illinois’ First-Time Delegates
Instead of parties and balloon drops, Illinois’ DNC delegates will be voting from their couches. But these first-timers say they’ll still push their platforms.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot Criticized For City’s Handling Of Recent Looting
The mayor announced overnight restrictions on Chicago’s downtown area in response to recent looting.
