Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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‘She is my wildest dreams’: DNC women delegates envision female presidentAug 25, 2024 9:00 pm - Illinois delegates to the DNC picture what it would be like to have a woman in the White House.
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How Kamala Harris inspired Lauren Underwood to start her own candle lineAug 22, 2024 7:04 am - U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood talked about attending parties at Vice President Kamala Harris’ house, watching reality TV and even had some advice for JD Vance, during a national TV appearance on “The Daily Show.”
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Why the progressive ‘Squad’ is getting smaller after defeats this primary cycleAug 16, 2024 5:41 am - WASHINGTON — The “Squad,” a group of progressive lawmakers in the House, is set to shrink next year after two members suffered primary defeats this election cycle followi...
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Wife of GOP congressional candidate helped by white supremacists during mayoral campaignAug 13, 2024 12:43 pm - The wife of a Republican congressional candidate seeking to represent a large swath of the Northwest suburbs accepted help from white supremacists when she ran for mayor last year.
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Boys & Girls Club of Elgin receives $1 million federal grant for club house improvementsAug 12, 2024 2:09 pm - The Boys & Girls Club of Elgin has received $1 million in federal grant funding for improvements to its more than 30-year-old facility in Elgin, delivered Monday by Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg.
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Krishnamoorthi receives reelection endorsement by 13 mayors in the 8th DistrictJul 30, 2024 3:21 pm - Seeking election to a fifth term, Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi of Schaumburg on Tuesday announced the bipartisan endorsements from 13 mayors and village presidents throughout the 8th Congressional District he represents.
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Democratic congressional candidates’ financial advantage this cycle is ‘overwhelming’Jul 26, 2024 11:02 pm - The eight Democrats serving Chicago’s North, West and Northwest suburbs in Congress have considerably more campaign cash than their Republican challengers.
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Rep. Schneider to talk about Congress in NorthbrookJul 26, 2024 11:49 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Highland Park will talk about life in Congress during a ticketed event Sunday in Northbrook. Put together by the Tenth Congressiona...
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‘They needed a reset’: Election experts on how Biden’s decision may affect November racesJul 22, 2024 11:21 am - Was President Joe Biden’s historic decision to end his reelection bid so a potentially stronger Democratic candidate can face Republican Donald Trump the right choice?
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Where suburban House candidates’ finances standJul 21, 2024 8:00 pm - Candidates in other suburban congressional races filed reports showing their recent fundraising efforts and spending habits, too.