Biden expresses optimism as vote rely persists

Joe Biden says he’s now not in a position to claim victory as vote counting continues within the presidential election, however he says, “When the count is finished, we believe we will be the winners.” The Associated Press hasn’t referred to as the presidential race. Biden lately has 248 electoral votes, whilst President Donald Trump has 214. It takes 270 to win the presidency. Biden addressed journalists Wednesday afternoon from Wilmington, Delaware, along his operating mate, California Sen. Kamala Harris. Biden says, “Every vote must be counted.” He added, “We the people will not be silenced.” Biden additionally attempted to sound like a president-elect, promising to achieve out to political warring parties and insisting that the presidency “itself is not a

In showdown energy play, Senate Democrats will vote no if

In a showdown energy play, maximum Senate Democrats on Wednesday will vote no on a check vote to decide if a Republican-authored police reform invoice can advance. “I, for one, do not intend to be played,” mentioned Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., a possible Joe Biden working mate, main a price towards the ways of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on policing regulation. Both Illinois Senators, Democrats Dick Durbin — a key participant on police reform — and Tammy Duckworth plan to vote towards the “motion to proceed.” “We need to reckon with the real, deep, uncomfortable realities and systemic biases that have marred our country for centuries,” Duckworth mentioned in her flooring speech. Though there are 53 Senate Republicans,

How to keep away from a countrywide vote casting crisis on Nov. Three as a result of

Democracy is going through a take a look at it could possibly’t have the funds for to fail. Illinois and the country wish to get critical — presently — about conserving a competent election on Nov. 3. No one is certain how the COVID-19 pandemic will growth. As one very fearful native election authentic informed us, “We have no idea what the situation will look like on Nov. 3.” But in contrast to number one elections that some states have behind schedule — and which Illinois slightly were given in beneath the cord of accountable conduct — the nationwide presidential election can't be postponed. It should be hung on time table. And that suggests starting arrangements now for a

CPS Strike: CTU calls assembly to vote on strike suspension

The Chicago Teachers Union is convening its governing physique for a second straight day Wednesday, however this time the union is planning to vote whether or not or to not droop the longest academics strike in three a long time. The union’s 700-member governing physique will meet at 6 p.m. on the CTU’s Near West Side headquarters. In a press release, the union stated it imagine it had a tentative settlement, but it surely was haggling with Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPS officers over whether or not to make up the 10 misplaced days of college. The mayor has repeatedly stated the district wouldn't make up the misplaced days. “The CTU may have reached

MetroSouth sued day earlier than state regulators vote on its

The destiny of MetroSouth Medical Center could possibly be determined Tuesday, however that call could also be postponed due to a brand new lawsuit filed in opposition to the hospital’s operators. People’s Choice Hospital, a hospital administration firm that was a possible purchaser, filed a grievance in opposition to Quorum Health — the guardian firm of MetroSouth — claiming Quorum engaged in bad-faith negotiation ways earlier than abruptly ending talks to promote the hospital in August. Tennessee-based Quorum has denied these accusations previously however was not instantly obtainable to touch upon the newest lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed to “hold Quorum accountable” to complete the sale of the hospital, for alleged fraud and for

Vote on your UEFA.com Goal of the Season

This 12 months's ten UEFA.com Goal of the Season nominees have been introduced – now it is over to you to vote on your favorite and resolve who wins.WATCH AND VOTE How the shortlist was drawn upOnly objectives registered in UEFA membership or worldwide fixtures in 2018/19 have been eligible for consideration. Goals from accomplished competitions have been shortlisted by UEFA's technical observers, which incorporates former worldwide coaches and gamers, with UEFA's professional panel drawing up the ultimate ten.Nominees in fullDanilo (PORTUGAL 1-1 Serbia)European Quali... UEFA.com - News

Ikea staff in Joliet and Minooka vote to affix Machinists

Workers at Ikea distribution facilities in Joliet and Minooka have voted to unionize with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, a part of a worldwide marketing campaign focusing on the furnishings retailer. The union, generally known as IAM, stated it has gained the suitable to cut price for 186 workers on the two places. IAM organizer Dennis Mendenhall stated the employees voted 83-76 to affix the union in ballots forged Wednesday and Thursday. Mendenhall stated the union already has contracts at Ikea amenities in 4 different states. Workers there urged these in Illinois to affiliate with the union, he stated. “Wages and benefits are always on people’s minds, but this was more about having