Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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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.
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Casten, Garcia call for Biden to withdraw from presidential raceJul 19, 2024 5:19 pm - U.S. Reps. Sean Casten of Downers Grove and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia of Chicago on Friday added their voices to the the growing chorus of Democrats calling for President Joe Biden to end his reelection campaign.
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Elgin gets nearly $1 million in federal funding to replace lead service linesJul 17, 2024 4:39 pm - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi visited the Leo Nelson Riverside Water Treatment Plant in Elgin Wednesday to present nearly $1 million in federal funding for the city’s lead service line replacement project.