Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Dennis Hastert's son to run for father's seatJun 08, 2009 11:00 pm - With every big corporate bailout a Democrat-controlled Congress approves, all Ethan Hastert sees is more money getting ripped out of the pockets of his children and his ...
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U.S. Rep. Kirk, wife to divorceJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The office of U.S. Rep. Mark Kirk announced Friday the Highland Park Republican's divorce will be finalized on Monday. The 10th District incumbent has been married to Ki...
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'Nashville Star' contestant sues singer John RichJun 02, 2009 11:00 pm - NASHVILLE, Tennessee -- A former "Nashville Star" contestant who filed assault and harassment charges against country star John Rich is now suing the singer. In a lawsui...
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Best bets: 'Camelot', Gospel Music FestJun 01, 2009 11:00 pm - King Arthur & Co. The beloved Lerner and Lowe musical "Camelot" officially opens the 2009 Ravinia Festival in a special concert featuring two-time Tony Award-winner Geor...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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Elgin Armory to get makeoverMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Efforts to modernize the Elgin Armory will get a boost from federal stimulus funds. U.S. Rep. Bill Foster will announce Friday that $933,000 of stimulus money will help...
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Foster unveils legislation for miliary benefitsMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Flanked by a military family, Congressman Bill Foster said Monday he plans to pursue legislation that would allow them and all other such families with special needs chi...
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Biggert signs on with national party for helpMay 19, 2009 11:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert has traditionally not been seriously threatened by the growing Democratic inroads in the suburbs. That could change next year, and the Hinsdale R...
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Lake County Board chief Schmidt to run for state SenateMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - After nine years leading the Lake County Board, Chairwoman Suzi Schmidt on Wednesday said she will run for the state Senate next year. Schmidt, a Lake Villa Republican w...
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'National Census' scam targets senior citizensMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - Some senior citizens in Congressman Bill Foster's district recently received what appears to be a scam letter in the mail that solicits credit card information and donat...