Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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GOP candidate facing petition challenge in 11th Congressional District raceMar 23, 2022 1:00 am - Doubts about the signatures on a Republican candidate's petitions could knock him off the primary ballot for Illinois' 11th Congressional District seat. GOP hopeful Juan...
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Could questions about U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's residency knock him off the ballot?Mar 22, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: The story has been updated to reflect Rep. Schneider filed his nominating petitions March 7. Questions about U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's residency cou...
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Who from suburbs filed for U.S. House, Senate on last dayMar 14, 2022 1:00 am - Editor's note: Story has been updated to reflect that Iymen Chehade still works for Rep. Marie Newman. The final day of petition filing for the June 28 primary elec...
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Republican candidate blames now-fired staffer for tweet calling Ukrainian president a 'thug'Mar 14, 2022 1:00 am - A Chicago-area Republican congressional candidate on Monday said a now-fired staffer was responsible for a tweet on his account that called Ukrainian President Volodymyr...
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GOP congressional candidate touts endorsement from Hitler-quoting lawmakerMar 11, 2022 12:00 am - Republican congressional candidate James Marter on Friday touted an endorsement from a downstate congresswoman who quoted Adolf Hitler in a speech last year and voted ag...
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'I see women trailblazing despite obstacles': Suburban leaders share messages on international dayMar 08, 2022 12:00 am - International Women's Day, marked globally on Tuesday , became an annual observance in 1910. It signifies the establishment of National Women's History Month by presiden...
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Senatorial, congressional hopefuls begin filing for June primaryMar 07, 2022 12:00 am - Monday was the first day for Illinois candidates in this year's midterm election to file nominating petitions - and it's already clear some of the contests that'll be on...
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Lots of interest in suburban congressional seats so far - but how many candidates actually will file?Mar 06, 2022 5:00 am - More than 40 potential candidates have lined up for eight congressional races in the North, West and Northwest suburbs - but whether that many actually are serious about...
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North Aurora trustee enters race for Foster's 11th Congressional District seatFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - The race for the Republican nomination in the 11th Congressional District has a new candidate - and the first with elected experience. North Aurora Trustee Mark Carroll ...
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Some suburbanites will be virtual State of the Union guestsFeb 28, 2022 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify Maj. Gen. Richard Neely's responsibilities. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is preventing congressional repres...