Articles filed under 14th Congressional District
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Ex-Speaker Hastert: Americans can't stomach long-term conflictsFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert has seen many changes in the political landscape. The Plano Republican saw his own lengthy run as speaker come to an end in 2006...
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St. Charles submits wish list of infrastructure projects for stimulus packageJan 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Congress won't start in-depth consideration of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package until next Wednesday, but St. Charles is the latest community to submit...
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Foster: It is time to come together as politicians and as a nationJan 20, 2009 10:00 pm - We begin this New Year with a new Congress and a new president, fresh off an election centered on change. There is no doubt that we are living in extraordinary times; ou...
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New year's revelers take a dip in the lakeJan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Bill Schuchert actually sounded a little disappointed Thursday morning after taking a quick dip in Lake Michigan as part of Waukegan's 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The...
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Geneva man leading Pickens' wind energy plan in 14th districtDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Sometimes it's hard to see the way from Spot A to Spot B, the various experiences and situations that, though seemingly disparate, somehow led someone to pursue an unexp...
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Believe lottery -- not scalpers -- for inauguration ticketsNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Barack Obama fans hopeful of attending his inauguration will have to rely on good fortune rather than their actual fortune as the quest for tickets may now become a fede...
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Latest loss won't chase Oberweis from politicsNov 06, 2008 10:00 pm - Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis endured the heartbreak of his fifth loss in as many attempts to win political office this week. He's suffered through some bitterly negative c...
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Foster echoes Obama's call for patienceNov 05, 2008 10:00 pm - Congressman Bill Foster let constituents know Wednesday that despite the Democratic victory, it's going to be a long time before the economy is fully healthy again. Fost...
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Scenes from Election DayNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - ...
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Foster hangs onto 14th District Congressional seatNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - Voters in the 14th Congressional District had a chance Tuesday to reconsider their choice of Democrat Bill Foster to replace Republican juggernaut Dennis Hastert just ei...