Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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After long disappearance, Rep. Schneider's pet yellow Labrador retriever is home safeApr 27, 2021 1:00 am - A lost dog story that captivated canine lovers on both sides of the political aisle and around the world has reached a happy ending for U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and his ...
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Earmarks return to Illinois politics, and so does the debateApr 26, 2021 5:30 am - Amid a conservative revolution and outrage about political corruption, Congress disciplined itself in 2011 by dropping the controversial practice of earmarks. Now the h...
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Under attack from the right, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger leading the fundraising pack in 16th DistrictApr 16, 2021 1:00 am - Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is building a multimillion-dollar campaign war chest as he prepares for challenges from within his own party in 2022's midterm electi...
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Schneider refusing to co-sponsor bills with Republicans who deny Biden's victoryApr 13, 2021 1:00 am - In his years on Capitol Hill, Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield has built a reputation as a lawmaker willing to work with any colleagues on good legislati...
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The mayoral race in Des Plaines is shaping up to be costlyMar 26, 2021 1:00 am - The race for the mayor's chair in Des Plaines is shaping up to be costly. Candidate Malcolm Chester has sunk $20,000 of his own cash into his campaign, state financial d...
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Another candidate emerges for 16th Congressional District seatMar 18, 2021 1:00 am - A chiropractor with an office in Naperville has joined the pack of political hopefuls trying to unseat Republican U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger. Channahon resident Leona Di A...
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As Trump returns to spotlight, Kinzinger attacks 'politics of fear'Feb 28, 2021 12:00 am - On the day former President Donald Trump returned to the public stage for the first time since he left office, one of his most outspoken Republican critics - Illinois Co...
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Woodstock native Catalina Lauf to challenge U.S. Rep. Kinzinger in GOP primaryFeb 24, 2021 12:00 am - Woodstock resident Catalina Lauf announced in a video Tuesday evening that she plans to challenge U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger in the Republican primary to represent Illinoi...
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Rep. Schneider seeks student artwork for congressional contestFeb 23, 2021 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield is inviting students who live in the 10th House District to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Students are e...
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Kinzinger snaps back at suburban Republican group after latest party censureFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been castigated by another Republican Party organization within the 16th District for voting to impeach then-President Donald Trump - and he...