Articles filed under 14th Congressional District
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Oberweis, Underwood react to George Floyd killing, protests
Jun 2, 2020 4:23 PM - Republican challenger Jim Oberweis and Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood both addressed the killing of George Floyd by Minnesota police and the subsequent protests and riots this week. -
Underwood says stopping COVID-19 disinformation is a matter of 'life and death'
May 11, 2020 5:16 PM - Congresswoman Lauren Underwood said she will introduce legislation to combat a deluge of COVID-19 disinformation on social media. -
Underwood, Oberweis clash on when to reopen
Apr 23, 2020 11:05 PM - The 14th Congressional District candidates have vastly different views on what the ongoing response to the COVID-19 outbreak should be. Incumbent Lauren Underwood backed a supplemental relief package Thursday targeting small businesses and said transmission numbers don't support a return to normal at this time. Her challenger, Republican Jim Oberweis, offered a list of businesses that should reopen starting on May 1. -
Suburbs get coronavirus relief grantsApr 2, 2020 3:34 PM - Towns and counties across the suburbs have been awarded $12.2 million in federal funds for coronavirus relief.
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Oberweis vs. Underwood: Ideology, health care, immigration to lead in nationally watched congressional race
Apr 1, 2020 5:29 AM - A look at how the early days of the contest between Democrat Lauren Underwood and Republican Jim Oberweis will frame the race for the 14th Congressional District. -
Oberweis wins in key battleground Congressional primary
Mar 17, 2020 11:37 PM - Setting the stage for what will be one of the fall's most-watched national races, Illinois State Sen. Jim Oberweis claimed victory over fellow State Sen. Sue Rezin and political newcomer Catalina Lauf in Tuesday's race to see which Republican would take on freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood in the Nov. 3 general election. -
Argonne scientists studying coronavirus proteins to seek treatment
Mar 19, 2020 7:53 AM - Experts at Argonne National Laboratory are studying the proteins that make up the new coronavirus in an attempt to find drugs that could treat it. -
Hospitals set aside business as usual to combat coronavirus
Mar 17, 2020 6:44 AM - It is not business as usual at hospitals as they prepare for the new coronavirus. Here are the precautions one health system is taking. -
Stay home, save Grandma: Congressmen say social distancing is crucial even for families
Mar 17, 2020 6:42 AM - The purpose of social distancing is explained by this hashtag: #dontkillgrandma. -
In Underwood's Congressional district, the eyes Tuesday are on 7 RepublicansMar 15, 2020 6:18 PM - Seven Republicans are vying in Tuesday's primary for the chance to try to unseat Democrat Lauren Underwood in November in what will be one of the most hotly contested Congressional elections in the country.
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