Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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Oberweis wins in key battleground Congressional primaryMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Setting the stage for what will be one of the fall's most-watched national races, Illinois State Sen. Jim Oberweis claimed a narrow victory over fellow State Sen. Sue Re...
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Ives coasts to easy win for chance to face Casten in 6th DistrictMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Republican voters chose three-time state Rep. Jeanne Ives as their candidate to square off against Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten and seek to regain the 6th Congressio...
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Curran easily outdistances 5-person field to win GOP race to challenge DurbinMar 17, 2020 7:00 pm - Former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran claimed the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate late Tuesday, setting up showdown with longtime Democratic incumbent Dick Durbin...
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Schneider hosting telephone town hall on coronavirus Thursday nightMar 17, 2020 1:00 am - ...
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Hospitals set aside business as usual to combat coronavirusMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - It is far from business as usual at area hospitals as they prepare their staff, facilities and protective gear for the potential to treat patients who have contracted th...
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Argonne scientists studying coronavirus proteins to seek treatmentMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - They don't have any of the live virus, but experts at Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont are studying the proteins that make up the new coronavirus in an attempt to f...
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Stay home, save Grandma: Congressmen say social distancing is crucial even for familiesMar 16, 2020 1:00 am - Scientist and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster referred Monday to a hashtag trending on social media that he said explains the purpose of social distancing in light of the coronavi...
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In Underwood's Congressional district, the eyes Tuesday are on 7 RepublicansMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - Democrat Lauren Underwood of Naperville rose to the top of a field of seven Congressional candidates in 2018 to win her party's nomination, then won the traditionally Re...
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Low-profile primary will determine Durbin opponent in the fallMar 14, 2020 1:00 am - Five lesser-known candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in a feisty race that has been waged largely below traditional media radar. The winne...
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6th District congressional candidates answer your questionsMar 13, 2020 6:00 am - The Daily Herald and Chicago radio station WBEZ 91.5-FM are partnering this election season to cover the race for the 6th Congressional District seat, both in the March ...