Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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The SoapboxMar 08, 2014 4:00 am - When it's too much: The tragic story of animals found dead and neglected on a pair of farms in western Kane County this week reminds us that there are places to...
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Dillard begins TV ads in GOP governor raceMar 07, 2014 4:15 am - Public employee and teacher union support for state Sen. Kirk Dillard's campaign for governor has turned into TV ads with less than two weeks to go until the March 18 pr...
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Schneider leads Dold in 10th Congressional District fundraisingMar 07, 2014 12:01 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider continues to lead 10th District rival Robert Dold in fundraising ahead of their November rematch, new records show. Schneider, a Deerfield Democ...
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Kane County GOP requests Goel's withdrawalMar 05, 2014 12:01 am - The Kane County Republican Central Committee Wednesday added its voice to that of Cook County Republican Chairman Aaron Del Mar in calling for 8th Congressional District...
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Cook GOP chair asks Goel to withdraw from 8th raceMar 04, 2014 12:00 am - Cook County Republican Chairman Aaron Del Mar on Tuesday called for 8th District congressional candidate Manju Goel to withdraw from the March 18 primary contest because...
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11th District candidates: Government must get out of way of businessMar 03, 2014 4:30 am - Before the economy can really take off, the federal government must get out of the way of business. That was the common theme voiced by all four Republicans in the 11th ...
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14th Dems at odds over guns, abortionMar 03, 2014 4:30 am - Democrats John Hosta and Dennis Anderson have major differences in at least two hot-button social issues: gun control and abortion. Hosta's more conservative views on t...
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Oberweis bristles at Truax attacks during debateMar 03, 2014 12:01 am - Jim Oberweis used his time during a debate Monday as a platform to pitch himself as the right choice for the GOP's U.S. Senate nomination. Instead of taking a similar ta...
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Duckworth, federal officials won't visit Paralympic GamesMar 03, 2014 12:00 am - The delegation of federal government officials led by U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth that was planning to go Sochi, Russia, for the Paralympic Games won't be making the trip,...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - He is Ironman: Best wishes to Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on his recovery from heart surgery. The uber-fit mayor showed up in pieces to a village board me...