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8th Congressional District
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Krishnamoorthi to host Social Security roundtable June 20Jun 17, 2016 5:23 PM - Max Richtman, president and CEO of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare, will join 8th Congressional District Democratic candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg for a roundtable discussion on the future of the two social service programs at 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 20, in the Rasmussen North Room of the Schaumburg Township District Library at 130 S. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
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Hoffman Estates waits for CN to sign off on bike trail
Apr 4, 2016 5:40 AM - A key connection that would complete a largely off-road bike trail from the Northwest suburbs to Elgin is being held up because the Canadian National has not signed off on using part of its right of way, Hoffman Estates officials say. -
Duckworth seeks entries for art competitionMar 27, 2016 4:46 PM - Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates is calling on students throughout the 8th Congressional District she serves to her newly announced 2016 Congressional Art Competition.
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Krishnamoorthi win breaks new ground for Indian-Americans
Mar 17, 2016 5:17 AM - Raja Krishnamoorthi's big win in Tuesday's Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat puts him in line to become the first Indian-American from Illinois to hold a major national or statewide office. It may also portend a growing influence in the suburbs' Indian-American community. -
Krishnamoorthi claims victory in 8th Congressional District
Mar 16, 2016 1:19 AM - Raja Krishnamoorthi claimed victory in the 8th Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday night with 97 percent of the precincts counted. -
Big choices to make in Tuesday's crowded congressional contests
Mar 14, 2016 9:21 PM - Suburban voters on Tuesday will weigh in on a host of hotly contested suburban races that could determine the congressional balance of power. -
Candidates in 8th Congressional District clash over mailer
Mar 7, 2016 5:42 AM - Democrats in the primary race for Tammy Duckworth's 8th Congressional District seat are clashing over a mailer sent by candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi's campaign criticizing rival and state Sen. Mike Noland for his vote last April against funding for autism, HIV/AIDS and epilepsy treatment. -
Democratic candidates seeking Duckworth's seat debate O'Hare
Mar 1, 2016 9:06 PM - The three democratic candidates vying for Duckworth's seat in Illinois' 8th congressional District Tuesday debated how they would address O'Hare noise and expansion in a debate on WTTW Channel 11's "Chicago Tonight." -
Candidate forum set for Saturday at Gail Borden LibraryFeb 29, 2016 6:11 PM - The League of Women Voters of the Elgin Area will present a candidate forum for the 2016 primary election from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin. The league is inviting the community to become better-educated voters and to bring any questions for the candidates.
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Democratic congressional hopefuls discuss immigration, Muslims
Feb 29, 2016 10:35 PM - Immigration reform and the rights of Muslim Americans were among the top issues Monday in a debate among the three Democrats running for the 8th Congressional District seat held by fellow Democrat Tammy Duckworth.
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