As Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead over Clayton Harris III for state’s attorney stayed roughly the same Tuesday, both campaigns looked to expected vote tallies on Wednesday and Thursday to provide clarity in the Democratic primary race. But whether that results in a winner or a call for a recount remains to be seen. City and… Continue reading O’Neill Burke maintains narrow lead over Harris for state’s attorney
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The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago. It’s now seven days since primary day yet the winner of the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney remains unknown. Clayton Harris III registered just 1,643 votes behind Eileen O’Neill Burke yesterday as a wave of nearly 5,300 Democratic mail-in ballots from the city and suburbs were tallied by the Chicago Board… Continue reading The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune
States have spent $25 billion to woo Hollywood. Is it worth it? – Chicago Tribune
Michigan desperately wanted a Hollywood makeover. And for $500 million, studios were more than happy to help. When the state started writing checks in 2008 from one of the nation’s most generous film incentive programs, productions flocked there, making box-office hits such as Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Torino,” Sam Raimi’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” and… Continue reading States have spent $25 billion to woo Hollywood. Is it worth it? – Chicago Tribune
As mail-in numbers dwindle, O’Neill Burke’s lead over Harris in state’s attorney’s race is trimmed again
With the universe of returning mail-in ballots from the city and suburbs slowing considerably, retired Appellate Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke’s lead dipped below 1,700 votes Monday over university lecturer and government official Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney. Harris on Monday afternoon registered just 1,643 votes behind O’Neill Burke… Continue reading As mail-in numbers dwindle, O’Neill Burke’s lead over Harris in state’s attorney’s race is trimmed again
Confusion and frustration in state’s attorney race – Chicago Tribune
Good morning, Chicago. Already the Chicago area’s most closely watched primary campaign this year, the race for Cook County state’s attorney devolved into some confusion and much frustration this weekend as city election officials acknowledged a mistake in communicating how many vote-by-mail ballots were being counted and results between the two Democratic candidates continued to… Continue reading Confusion and frustration in state’s attorney race – Chicago Tribune
State’s attorney’s race tightens as city elections board acknowledges mail-in ballot miscalculation
Already the Chicago area’s most closely watched primary campaign this year, the race for Cook County state’s attorney devolved into some confusion and much frustration this weekend as city election officials acknowledged a mistake in communicating how many vote-by-mail ballots were being counted and results between the two Democratic candidates continued to tighten. On Sunday… Continue reading State’s attorney’s race tightens as city elections board acknowledges mail-in ballot miscalculation
Federal policy oversees and regulates immigration to the United States. Period.
Had you told Congress, or the White House, in the 1970s or 1980s that the nation’s immigration system would, in the third decade of the 21st century, devolve into an intramural scrimmage between the states, they’d have thought you a fool. Federal policy oversees and regulates immigration to the United States, they would have insisted,… Continue reading Federal policy oversees and regulates immigration to the United States. Period.
Race remains tight for state’s attorney as more mail-in ballots are added to the count
Four days after the polls closed and as more Chicago mail-in ballots were counted Saturday, Eileen O’Neill Burke held a lead of just about 4,800 votes over opponent Clayton Harris III in the Cook County state’s attorney Democratic primary. With potentially thousands of mail-in ballots still outstanding, the Associated Press has not declared a winner.… Continue reading Race remains tight for state’s attorney as more mail-in ballots are added to the count
F.D.A. to Issue First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States from Canada
The Food and Drug Administration has decided to allow Florida to import millions of dollars worth of medications from Canada at far lower prices than in the U.S., overriding fierce decades-long objections from the pharmaceutical industry, according to a senior administration official. The approval is a major policy shift for the United States, and supporters… Continue reading F.D.A. to Issue First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States from Canada
As Abortion Laws Drive Obstetricians From Red States, Maternity Care Suffers
One by one, doctors who handle high-risk pregnancies are disappearing from Idaho — part of a wave of obstetricians fleeing restrictive abortion laws and a hostile state legislature. Dr. Caitlin Gustafson, a family doctor who also delivers babies in the tiny mountain town of McCall, is among those left behind, facing a lonely and uncertain… Continue reading As Abortion Laws Drive Obstetricians From Red States, Maternity Care Suffers