Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Roskam, Coolidge differ on economic fixesOct 09, 2012 12:00 pm - The nation's jobless rate might have dipped below 8 percent, but not in Illinois, where unemployment in Chicago and the suburbs hovers around 8.8 percent, according to t...
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Endorsement: Roskam over Coolidge in 6th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2012 5:00 am - Roskam for 6th District Now finishing his third two-year term as a congressman, Peter Roskam of Wheaton has established himself in the Capitol as a GOP leader with ...
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Endorsement: Biggert over Foster in Dist. 11 CongressOct 09, 2012 5:00 am - Experience is but a fine distinction in the race for Congress from the 11th District. Both Republican Judy Biggert, of Hinsdale, an incumbent from the former 13th Distri...
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Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2012 5:00 am - There is little question that in his first term, Rep. Robert Dold of Kenilworth has continued the 10th Congressional District’s long tradition of moderate, independent r...
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Endorsement: Schakowsky over Wolfe in 9th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2012 5:00 am - We're more than a little torn about our endorsement in the 9th Congressional District. We have endorsed Jan Schakowsky of Evanston in the past and in particular are char...
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Brad Schneider’s Tea Party allegations rile Robert Dold in House raceOct 08, 2012 3:36 pm - Republican U.S. Rep. Robert Dold wants Democratic challenger Brad Schneider to pull or correct a campaign commercial Dold claims distorts his political record. Schneider...
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Walsh, Duckworth clash on immigrationOct 08, 2012 2:21 pm - The two candidates for the 8th Congressional District disagree on many issues, not the least of which is immigration. Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh of McHenry objects t...
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Endorsement: Hultgren over Anderson in 14th Congressional DistrictOct 08, 2012 5:00 am - When Rep. Randy Hultgren of Winfield rode the GOP wave to Congress in 2010, his goals were high and rightward, including cutting taxes and repealing the new health care ...
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Endorsement: Duckworth over Walsh in 8th Congressional DistrictOct 08, 2012 5:00 am - While we never have endorsed Rep. Joe Walsh of McHenry and do not intend to do so here, we have developed a greater respect for him during his time in office. He’s held ...
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How Biggert, Foster differ on foreign policyOct 07, 2012 11:00 pm - Even as the focus of many voters remains on the economy and jobs, recent world events are turning eyes toward America's role as the spearhead for democracy. The candidat...