US Congress Politics
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Asian American candidates aim to break state records - and 'the bamboo ceiling'
Sep 13, 2022 1:00 am - It took 174 years for Chicagoans to elect the first Asian American to sit in the city council - and nearly two centuries for Illinois voters to send the first member of ...
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Watch Krishnamoorthi, Dargis debate issues in 8th Congressional District raceSep 12, 2022 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Raju Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg and Republican challenger Chris Dargis of Palatine engaged in a spirited joint Zoom interview with the Daily Herald in their ...
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Krishnamoorthi, Dargis debate Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. WadeSep 12, 2022 1:00 am - Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg and Republican challenger Chris Dargis of Palatine strongly disagree on what the U.S. Supreme Court's overturnin...
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'Environment of fear': More police around Downers Grove library after threats over drag eventSep 02, 2022 1:00 am - Downers Grove police have increased patrols around the local library after threats against the facility and staff stemming from a planned drag-themed bingo event for tee...
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GOP congressional candidate blames Highland Park mayor for parade shootingSep 01, 2022 1:00 am - In a tweet Wednesday, the Republican candidate for the 10th Congressional District seat called Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering negligent in the deaths of seven people...
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Anonymous donor to cover cost of drag bingo event at Downers Grove libraryAug 31, 2022 1:00 am - An anonymous donation will cover the cost of an upcoming drag-themed bingo event at the Downers Grove Public Library, officials announced Wednesday. The contracted $125 ...
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'They can choose not to come': Downers Grove library responds to criticism of drag-themed bingo eventAug 30, 2022 1:00 am - The Downers Grove Public Library's plan to hold a drag-themed bingo event for teens is being assailed by a suburban congressional candidate and a conservative group with...
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Which candidates are being backed by suburban megadonors Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein?Aug 26, 2022 5:00 am - A suburban billionaire and his wife have contributed millions of dollars to conservative candidates and organizations across Illinois and the nation this election cycle,...
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Former Schneider staffer sentenced to 9 months, $80,000 restitution for stealing public fundsAug 26, 2022 1:00 am - A former staffer for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider was sentenced to nine months in prison for stealing nearly $80,000 in public funds. Sterling Carter - whose responsibiliti...
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Eleven suburban mayors endorse KrishnamoorthiAug 23, 2022 1:00 am - A bipartisan group of 11 suburban mayors Tuesday publicly endorsed 8th District Democratic congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg in his reelection bid against Re...