Articles filed under 8th Congressional District
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Crane remembered as conservative pioneerNov 15, 2014 10:00 pm - So what made a self-professed union guy and knee-jerk Democrat from Chicago's Southwest Side convert to Republican politics? For Ed Murnane, now of Arlington Heights, i...
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The crew on Nov. 12, 2004Nov 11, 2014 4:30 am - Matt Backues A gunner in the sister Black Hawk flying with Duckworth's. Helped carry Duckworth to safety in the minutes after they landed. Now a top aviation maintenance...
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Dan Milberg's account of Nov. 12, 2004Nov 11, 2014 4:30 am - An account written by pilot in command Dan Milberg after the helicopter he was piloting was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade on Nov. 12, 2004. Three crew members were w...
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What is Duckworth's future in politics?Nov 11, 2014 12:01 am - U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's signature TV ad in her campaign for re-election featured Black Hawk helicopters flying and legislation to help veterans. "I used to fly to wo...
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Longtime suburban congressman Phil Crane diesNov 09, 2014 12:00 am - Phil Crane, the former longtime suburban congressman and Republican icon who once ran for president, has died. Crane was 84 and had been battling lung cancer. He died in...
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Duckworth reflects on Election Day, pending motherhoodNov 05, 2014 12:01 am - Fresh off her re-election victory Tuesday night, 8th District U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth of Hoffman Estates visited her favorite hometown restaurant Wednesday to cap off ...
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Duckworth wins re-election in 8th Congressional DistrictNov 04, 2014 12:00 am - Republican Larry Kaifesh called to concede the 8th Congressional District race to Democratic incumbent Tammy Duckworth at about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, Duckworth's campaign ...
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Hot races in the Fox ValleyNov 03, 2014 4:30 am - Voters will elect a new Kane County sheriff on Tuesday, choosing a replacement for Pat Perez, who is not seeking a third term. The candidates in one of the county's hott...
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Duckworth has 10 times the money, but Kaifesh says he's got the messageOct 26, 2014 7:00 am - Republican 8th Congressional District hopeful Larry Kaifesh knew he was taking on an opponent with strong name recognition and so remains undaunted that incumbent Tammy ...
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Duckworth announces military retirementOct 14, 2014 1:01 am - Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth, who lost both legs when the Blackhawk helicopter she was piloting was shot down during combat operations in Iraq, has announced her retire...