Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Bean foe got late help from big names, reports showJan 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Recent Republican congressional hopeful Steve Greenberg received campaign cash from some prominent donors in the days before his Election Day showdown with Democratic Re...
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New year's revelers take a dip in the lakeJan 01, 2009 10:00 pm - Bill Schuchert actually sounded a little disappointed Thursday morning after taking a quick dip in Lake Michigan as part of Waukegan's 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The...
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Geneva man leading Pickens' wind energy plan in 14th districtDec 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Sometimes it's hard to see the way from Spot A to Spot B, the various experiences and situations that, though seemingly disparate, somehow led someone to pursue an unexp...
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Believe lottery -- not scalpers -- for inauguration ticketsNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Barack Obama fans hopeful of attending his inauguration will have to rely on good fortune rather than their actual fortune as the quest for tickets may now become a fede...
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Seals is best pick for Senate seatNov 23, 2008 10:00 pm - I believe it is important that Gov. Rod Blagojevich appoint Dan Seals to the vacant Senate seat of president-elect Barack Obama. It is important for Illinois and the cou...
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Where are they now? A look at Election Day's runners-upNov 16, 2008 10:00 pm - In the days following an election, Americans look ahead and talk about the plans and promises put forth by our newly chosen political leaders. Little thought usually is ...
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Replace Obama in Senate with SealsNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - The speculation about potential members President-elect Obama's administration makes for fascinating news. However, there is one imminent appointment that should captur...
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Rep. Kirk outlines focus for next termNov 11, 2008 10:00 pm - I want to thank the voters of the 10th District for re-electing me as their representative in Congress. After a hard-fought campaign, the center held and I will serve a...
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Headline diminishes voters of 6th Dist.Nov 09, 2008 10:00 pm - During a 55-year journalism career, I learned the instant and durable impression headlines make upon readers. The Daily Herald's headline over the article reporting U.S....
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Next time, endorse a winner: RoskamNov 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald seems to have trouble getting the message that people of the 6th District prefer to be represented by someone who lives in the 6th District, knows his n...