Articles filed under 8th Congressional District
-
Jacobs joins race to unseat BeanAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - A second Republican has entered the race to unseat three-term Democrat Melissa Bean in the U.S. House. Greg Jacobs, a 57-year-old retired Cook County sheriff's deputy fr...
-
Former Dist. 155 board member wants to be in CongressJul 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Former Crystal Lake High School District 155 board member John Dawson wants to take his politics to a higher level. Dawson, 52, of Barrington, announced Thursday he's ru...
-
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,...
-
Bean foe got late help from big names, reports showJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recent Republican congressional hopeful Steve Greenberg received campaign cash from some prominent donors in the days before his Election Day showdown with Democratic Re...
-
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 ...
-
Bean coasts to third term in 8th DistrictNov 04, 2008 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean's campaign strategy of sticking to the high road and virtually ignoring her opponent paid off Tuesday as she appeared headed to a third term in Co...
-
Don't skip the undercards on this year's ballotNov 02, 2008 10:00 pm - While the national battle between John McCain and Barack Obama has drawn the most attention, suburban voters will find a long list of races on Tuesday that could have a ...
-
Bean let taxpayers down on economyNov 01, 2008 11:00 pm - When the housing market bubble burst, it started a chain reaction that put us in the economic free-fall we are suffering through right now. One group at the top of the ...
-
Greenberg best to lead us in slowdownOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - As the economy slows, it appears that we are headed into a recession. As the economy tries to recover, we will need to be ready with the tools for that recovery. Two thi...
-
Greenberg is one for the 8th DistrictOct 31, 2008 11:00 pm - Steve Greenberg equates Congressman with Chief Development Officer for the 8th District. He figures his first order of business if elected will be to pry our governor's ...