Articles filed under 10th Congressional District
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How local Congress members voted on cap and trade billJun 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Here is how our suburban Congress members voted on the cap and trade bill: Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park: YES Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Barrington: YES Rep. Jan Schakowsky,...
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U.S. Rep. Kirk, wife to divorceJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The office of U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk announced Friday the Highland Park Republican's divorce will be finalized on Monday. The 10th District incumbent has been married to Ki...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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Lake County Board chief Schmidt to run for state SenateMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - After nine years leading the Lake County Board, Chairwoman Suzi Schmidt on Wednesday said she will run for the state Senate next year. Schmidt, a Lake Villa Republican w...
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Democrats getting ready for 10th District runApr 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Six months after a costly, contentious battle for Congress in the North Suburban 10th District, Democratic contenders for the Republican seat are now lining up. State s...
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Cong. Kirk set to announce political futureApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Republican Congressman Mark Kirk says he will decide by the end of April whether to run for the U.S. Senate or make a bid for Illinois governor. Kirk has previously expr...
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Kirk should back plan to adjust loansMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - HR 1106 is the legislation to allow judges to adjust mortgages in bankruptcy proceedings to reflect current market prices. This legislation will help people to stay in t...
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Williams-Sonoma 4Q profit falls 90 percentMar 23, 2009 11:00 pm - SAN FRANCISCO -- Williams-Sonoma says its fourth-quarter profit fell 90 percent as it closed underperforming stores and laid off workers amid the recession. The San Fran...
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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...
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Where are they now? A look at Election Day's runners-upNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - In the days following an election, Americans look ahead and talk about the plans and promises put forth by our newly chosen political leaders. Little thought usually is ...