Articles filed under 10th Congressional District

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  Dold says he'll run for 10th District seat in 2014May 8, 2013 12:00 AM
  Republican former congressman Bob Dold of Kenilworth, who narrowly lost last November to Deerfield Democrat Brad Schneider, told supporters that he will be making a bid for his former 10th District congressional seat in 2014. Dold, in a letter released early this afternoon, cited “frustration with the current lack of compromise and the consistent stalemate in Washington” as his reason for announcing his campaign.
  

   
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  Schneider among lawmakers pushing FAA to spare control towers May 6, 2013 12:00 AM
  Congressman Brad Schneider is prodding the FAA to quit navel-gazing on the fate of 149 air traffic control towers, including Waukegan's. Funding towers are crucial "to ensure a safe and effient air transportation system," Schneider and other congressmen urged in a letter.
  

   
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  Dold being recruited by top GOP to run again in 10th Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
  Former Congressman Bob Dold is being actively recruited by top GOP officials to make another bid for Congress. National Republican Committee Chair Greg Walden told the Daily Herald that he's "hopeful" the Kenilworth Republican will run in 2014 for the North Suburban 10th Congressional District seat he lost to Deerfield Democrat Brad Schneider.
  

   
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  Will gay marriage stance cost GOP chairman his job?Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  Newly elected suburban state Sen. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove is rounding up fellow Illinois Republican officials to try to oust the chair of the beleaguered party, Pat Brady of St. Charles, over Brady's support for legalizing same-sex marriage. “All of my time is now being spent responding to emails on social issues,” he said. “I don't think those are the most pressing issues we should be dealing with.”
  

   
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  GOP governor contenders mostly mum on BradyJan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  Should Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady should keep his party post after voicing support for same-sex marriage? The growing field of likely GOP gubernatorial primary bidders is largely silent on the issue. Only state Sen. Kirk Dillard of Hinsdale, who described Pat Brady as a “gregarious and fearless leader,” said he agreed with Pat Brady that the party needs to be more open and inclusive and gain additional supporters.
  

   
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  Brady still thinking about a second term as chair Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
  In the wake of calls for his removal over statements supporting gay marriage, Illinois GOP Chairman Pat Brady reflects on the last few years at the helm of the state party and says he's not ruling a bid for another term. "I feel like we're in the process of taking a good hard look at where's the party's at," he says.
  

   
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  Suburban Democrats vow bipartisanship in Congress Jan 3, 2013 12:00 AM
  The swearing in today of U.S. Rep.-elects Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates, Bill Foster of Naperville and Brad Schneider of Deerfield represents a 180-degree departure from the "red wave" of 2010, which saw a crop of Tea Party freshman elected to Congress. All Democrats, the three weathered staunch opposition in November's election. They vow to be voices of compromise when the 113th Congress convenes after today's ceremonies.
  

   
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  Brad Schneider reflects on victory, the work ahead Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  Democrat Brad Schneider wasn't surprised by his narrow victory over Republican Robert Dold in the 10th District. He was counting on early votes, which are tallied last in Cook and Lake counties, to give him the edge -- and that's exactly what happened.
  

   
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  How did Brad Schneider defeat Robert Dold in the 10th District? Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
  When the votes in the 10th Congressional District were counted, Brad Schneider had eked out a victory with a slim 2,547-vote margin over incumbent Bob Dold, unofficial results showed. That's less than 1 percent of the total votes cast in the race. It's the first time a Democrat has won the 10th District seat since the 1970s. Early-voting, a remapped district and negative ads were factors, officials said.
  

   
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  Schneider upsets Dold to win 10th DistrictNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Early and absentee voting in Lake County may have given Democrat Brad Schneider an upset win over Republican Robert Dold in the 10th Congressional District. With ballots in 419 of 419 precincts counted, Schneider had 130,676 votes, roughly 50.5 percent of the total, unofficial results showed. Dold trailed with 128,129 votes.
  

   

• Democrats take all three targeted House seats; GOP eyes governor’s race Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
  Democrats picked up all three targeted seats in the suburbs on Tuesday, unseating three Republican members of Congress — two freshmen and one seven-term veteran. Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates won in the 8th Congressional District, Naperville Democrat Bill Foster won in the 11th District and Deerfield Democrat Brad Schneider won in the 10th District.
  

   
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  Suburban congressional races play big in national picture Nov 4, 2012 12:00 AM
  With a congressional map drawn by Illinois' Democrats, the suburbs have become the battlegrounds between Republicans and Democrats fighting for control of the U.S. House. With just days until the election, here's a rundown of those contests between Peter Roskam and Leslie Coolidge; Joe Walsh and Tammy Duckworth; Jan Schakowsky and Timothy Wolfe; Robert Dold and Brad Schneider; Judy Biggert and Bill Foster; and Randy Hultgren and Dennis Anderson.
  

   
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  Sen. Kirk joins the campaign trail via videoOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, recovering at home in Highland Park from a stroke, joins the campaign trail in a video on behalf of his successor in the 10th Congressional District, Republican Rep. Bob Dold. The video, put to music, is depicted as one stop in Dold's “working together” John McCain-style bus tour.
  

   
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  Dold, Schneider talk abortion, finances on “Chicago Tonight” Oct 23, 2012 12:00 AM
  Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Scheider took their campaigns to the airwaves Tuesday in an accusation-filled appearance on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight.” Seated elbow to elbow, the 10th District candidates argued about Schneider’s reluctance to release his tax returns, whether Dold is as moderate as he claims and many other issues.
  

   
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  Dold has big cash lead over Schneider in 10th District Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
  With Election Day just three weeks away, Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold continues to lead Democratic challenger Brad Schneider in the 10th District fundraising race, new records show.
  

   
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  Brad Schneider upset about Dold TV ad in 10th District race Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
  Democratic congressional candidate Brad Schneider is steamed about an opposition commercial he claims takes a comment he made during a debate out of context. Schneider wants Republican incumbent Robert Dold to pull the 30-second TV ad, which debuted last week. "This misleading ad put out by Congressman Dold's campaign takes a remark completely out of context and uses false figures in a blatant effort to mislead voters and distort my positions," Schneider said in an email. Dold's campaign is offering no apologies.
  

   
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  Dold, Schneider discuss bipartisanship, health care reform Oct 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  Republican Rep. Robert Dold told a packed auditorium Sunday he has been one of the most independent members of Congress since he was elected in 2010. Democratic challenger Brad Schneider argued he was the candidate who would work with both parties to get things done in Washington. The 10th Congressional candidates debated in a League of Women Voters forum Sunday at Lake Forest High School.
  

   
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  Less glitz, glamour in local debate prepOct 14, 2012 12:00 AM
  Before their first debate, President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney hunkered down for last-minute preparations, with standins for their opponents. On a local level, there's less glitz and less opportunity to practice for debates for congressional and state offices. Still, candidates and their staffs have some strategies up their sleeves.
  

   
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  Dold, Schneider debate taxes, campaign tactics in 10th District Oct 13, 2012 12:00 AM
  Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider sparred about tax cuts, negative campaign ads and tax returns in a Saturday debate aimed to voters in the 10th Congressional District. The debate, airing Sunday on ABC 7, was organized by ABC 7 and the League of Women Voters of Illinois. Dold, of Kenilworth, is vying for a second term while Schneider, of Deerfield, is a first-time candidate.
  

   

• Candidates for Congress, state offices to speak at upcoming forumOct 12, 2012 12:00 AM
  Nearly two dozen synagogues have joined to present a candidate forum on Monday featuring candidates from a variety of offices.Twenty-three synagogues with several Jewish communal groups and day schools are hosting the event from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 E. Lake-Cook Road, Deerfield. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.