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Dold, Schneider debate headlines Lake Forest candidate event Oct 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider will debate the issues facing 10th District voters Sunday in Lake Forest. It’s the only time Dold and Schneider will debate in public ahead of the Nov. 6 election. Other political candidates will have time on the stage at Lake Forest High School, too.
Lake County candidates sound off at forum Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County voters had the chance Sunday to hear candidates on the local, state and national level talk about issues at a forum sponsored by the Lake County League of Women Voters and the Round Lake Area Public Library at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center.
Brad Schneider’s Tea Party allegations rile Robert Dold in House race Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Robert Dold wants his Democratic rival, Brad Schneider, to pull a TV ad based on a newspaper report that later was edited. The 30-second TV spot refers to Dold as a "Tea Party loyalist." Schneider isn't budging.
Dold whacks at Schneider over job experience; Schneider hits back on abortion votesOct 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider went toe-to-toe on abortion rights, political allegiances and even their private-industry resumes Wednesday during a feisty interview session with the Daily Herald. The freshman lawmaker from Kenilworth unfurled a pages-long analysis of congressional voting records to show he often breaks with his party. Schneider had to play a little defense, too, when Dold made reference to GOP videos and blog reports that questioned why the Democrat’s consulting firm hasn’t reported any income in recent years.
Dold, Schneider feud over tax returns, business experience Oct 4, 2012 12:00 AM
U.S. Rep. Robert Dold has challenged challenger Brad Schneider to release his personal income tax returns, but Schneider says people can read about his finances on his U.S. House disclosure form. Dold, meanwhile, is releasing his tax forms only to reporters.
Schneider explains comments on tax cuts in 10th District race Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
In a questionnaire for the Daily Herald, Democratic 10th Congressional District candidate Brad Schneider said he supports extending the Bush-era tax cuts for people making less than $250,000 annually. But when asked about those same cuts earlier this year, Schneider supported letting them expire at all income levels.
Is Israel a wild card in 10th Congressional race? Sep 27, 2012 12:00 AM
In a district where nearly one quarter of voters are Jewish, the wildcard in the nailbiter 10th Congressional District race between incumbent Bob Dold of Kenilworth and Brad Schneider of Deerfield may well be Israel. "I am a staunch Democrat, but I supported Kirk in 2002 and 2004," Steve Sheffey, a Highland Park blogger and activist, said. "In my opinion those Democrats weren't good enough on Israel."
11th candidates more to my taste Sep 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A North Aurora letter to the editor: The choices for Congress in the 10th District are both moderates and this is more in line with where this independent voter stands. No matter if Biggert or Foster wins, the result will be a WIN-WIN for me.
Robert Dold: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Robert Dold, running for 10th District U.S. Representative
Brad Schneider: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Brad Schneider, running for 10th District U.S. Representative
Four debates scheduled in 10th congressional district Sep 14, 2012 12:00 AM
10th congressional district candidates Robert Dold and Brad Schneider have scheduled four public or televised debates ahead of the Nov. 6 election.
Absent from convention, Schneider ‘focused on the district’Sep 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The 10th Congressional District has been called the most Democratic-leaning district in the nation that's now held by a Republican. Yet, Illinois delegates leave the Democratic National Convention today without having seen 10th District candidate Brad Schneider. He stayed in Illinois, opting to host local parties to watch President Barack Obama's speech Thursday night.
Dold, Schneider pledge bipartisanship in ads Sep 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Bipartisanship is the theme of the first TV ads for the candidates running in the 10th Congressional District. Both incumbent Republican Robert Dold and Democratic challenger Brad Schneider are playing to the middle in their spots.
Boehner: Illinois wins crucial to keeping GOP Congress Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Speakng at a breakfast meeting of Illinois delegates to the Republican National Convention, House Speaker John Boehner says Illinois congressional races are tough, but winnable in November. He says Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi would have to pry the speaker's gavel from his "stone cold hands."
Schock to Illinois delegates: GOP can learn from Madigan Aug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry Tea Partyer Joe Walsh is smart for staying home from the convention, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock says. Schock told Illinois delegates at the Republican National Convention that suburban congressional races are crucial to the GOP, but said the party could learn a thing or two from Illinois Democratic powerhouse Michael Madigan.
Illinois delegation joins criticism of Akin Aug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation - who represent a spectrum of stances on the legality of abortion - are jumping on the bandwagon decrying Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin's controversial comments about how women's bodies function during "legitimate" rape.
Quinn and Walsh trade insults Aug 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Who's "the worst?" Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, speaking at a Democratic Party event Wednesday in Springfield, pinned the insult on Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh, calling him "the worst congressman in America." Walsh, of McHenry, responded in kind, calling Quinn "the worst governor in the country."
Massive protest mars Quinn’s day at state fairAug 15, 2012 12:00 AM
Gov. Pat Quinn's special day at the Illinois State Fair wasn't so special. He was met by a large crowd of booing, chanting union protesters who said his hits on wages and retirement benefits betray the Democratic Party's tradition of supporting labor.
Congressional group takes on prescription drug abuse Aug 1, 2012 12:00 AM
In 2010, doctors prescribed enough painkillers to medicate every American adult around-the-clock for one month, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As sales of these drugs increase, so do the number of deaths and people being admitted for substance abuse treatment. The bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse, including 10th District U.S. Rep. Robert Dold, has been studying the issue and last week made recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration on how to curb the current prescription drug abuse epidemic.
Walsh to skip GOP convention Jul 19, 2012 12:00 AM
Congressman Joe Walsh will not attend the Republican National Convention in Tampa Bay, Florida. Walsh will instead campaign in the district. His opponent, Tammy Duckworth, has not said whether she'll attend the Democratic National Convention. The two are competing in the 8th Congressional District.