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FBI hate crime stats Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
In the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the victim of a hate crime may be an individual, a business, an institution, or society as a whole.
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.”
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.
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.
Schakowsky to attend Palatine Twp. Democrats luncheon Jan 21, 2013 12:00 AM
The Palatine Township Democrats will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling by hosting a lunch with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, at Tuscany, 3200 Central Road, Arlington Heights.
Schakowsky easily beats Wolfe in 9th District Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky won by a wide margin over political newcomer Republican Timothy Wolfe in the race to represent the 9th Congressional District. "I think we brought up a lot of issues," Wolfe said, conceding defeat. "I'm disappointed of course that we didn't do better."
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.
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.
Wolfe is what 9th district needsOct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
Letter to the editor: David Lewis urges voters in the 9th congressional district to get behind Tim Wolfe. "Once elected, Tim Wolfe will work to change the Washington status quo," Lewis writes. "Tim will be sharply focused on supporting the business community which will ultimately result in the creation of desperately needed private sector jobs."
Schakowsky, Wolfe differ on Social Security, Medicare spending Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat are offering different solutions for dealing with entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare, in light of a federal budget deficit that’s topped $1 trillion for the fourth straight year. The race pits incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky against political newcomer Timothy Wolfe.
9th Congress hopefuls talk Social Security, Medicare Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat on Nov. 6 shared different views Tuesday on the future of Social Security and Medicare with a crowd of senior citizens at The Moorings of Arlington Heights retirement community. Incumbent Jan Schakowsky said the programs are solvent and will be there for them and future generations to rely on with minor changes, while Republican challenger Timothy Wolfe said the programs are running in the red and called for limiting benefits.
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.
Endorsement: Schakowsky over Wolfe in 9th Congressional District Oct 9, 2012 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Rep. Jan Schakowsky over Tim Wolfe for the 9th District because of her leadership position in Congress but calls on her to work in a more bipartisan way than she has in the past.
Schakowsky, Wolfe spar over health care Oct 7, 2012 12:00 AM
The candidates for the 9th Congressional District race talked about jobs, health care and even the future of Big Bird during a forum held Sunday at Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, and her Republican challenger, Timothy Wolfe of Arlington Heights, shared their positions on many of the big topics that have been debated during this election year, including the future of “Obamacare.”
Schakowsky, Wolfe starkly differ on immigrationOct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Citizenship as a birthright should not be extended to children born in the United States whose parents entered the country illegally, says Republican Timothy Wolfe who is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District race. “That’s a radical idea that would require an amendment to the Constitution,” Schakowsky says.
Oakton to host forum for 9th District candidates Oct 1, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates for the U.S. 9th Congressional District will speak at a forum Sunday, Oct. 7, hosted by Oakton Community College in Des Plaines. Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, and Republican challenger Timothy Wolfe of Arlington Heights are scheduled to appear at the event
9th District candidates weigh in on national deficit, jobs Sep 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates vying for the 9th Congressional District seat in the November general election have starkly differing views on government’s role in creating jobs and providing health care on and how to reduce the budget deficit — expected to top $1 trillion for the fourth straight year.
Jan Schakowsky: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jan Schakowsky, running for 9th District U.S. Representative
Timothy Wolfe: Candidate ProfileSep 18, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Timothy Wolfe, running for 9th District U.S. Representative
9th GOP candidate’s website hacked Mar 23, 2012 12:00 AM
Voters who wanted to know more about the Republican vying to unseat incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District this November were in for a surprise when visiting his campaign website recently.