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Schneider, Nerheim to take part in opioid epidemic roundtableMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther and Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim will take part in a roundtable discussion Thursday addres...
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Where you can meet local members of Congress during recessMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - With no scheduled session in the week following the U.S. House vote to repeal and replace portions of the Affordable Care Act, suburban members of Congress are home in t...
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Rep. Krishnamoorthi touts career, technical education before business crowdMay 08, 2017 1:00 am - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi says that in his first four months on the job, he found a Republican partner to push a proposal he contends would create greater...
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Rep. Foster, Tom Skilling: Denying climate change like denying smoking dangersMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - A panel featuring WGN meteorologist Tom Skilling and physicist-turned-congressman Bill Foster told a supportive audience Saturday at North Central College that deniers o...
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Schneider to speak at chamber event in Lake ForestMay 05, 2017 1:00 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield will speak at a Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce luncheon on May 10. The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Lake Fore...
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Democrat joins field challenging Roskam; seizes on health voteMay 04, 2017 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam's vote to repeal Obamacare is propelling a Barrington Hills plan commissioner to challenge him in the 2018 election. Democrat Kelly Maz...
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Hultgren, Roskam undecided on Obamacare repealMay 02, 2017 1:00 am - With every vote counting for Republicans on a controversial repeal of Obamacare, two suburban GOP congressmen are uncommitted. U.S. Reps. Peter Roskam of Wheaton and Ran...
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Batavia resident, teacher hopes to challenge HultgrenApr 30, 2017 1:00 am - As a high school teacher and a Navy veteran, Batavia resident Victor Swanson says he doesn't feel adequately represented by members of Congress. Hoping to be a voice for...
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Brad Schneider to lead discussion on gun violence documentaryApr 27, 2017 1:00 am - Rep. Brad Schneider of the 10th District will host a film screening and panel discussion of the documentary "Making a Killing: Guns, Greed, and The NRA" at 7 p.m. Tuesda...
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Student art displayApr 21, 2017 1:00 am - Congressman Brad Schneider will host a reception to showcase submissions and announce the winners of this year's Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery," ...