Articles filed under U.S. Congress
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How local Congress members voted on cap and trade billJun 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Here is how our suburban Congress members voted on the cap and trade bill: Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Highland Park: YES Rep. Melissa Bean, D-Barrington: YES Rep. Jan Schakowsky,...
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Democrat Harper taking another shot at Biggert's seatJun 25, 2009 11:00 pm - After a quick rise from political obscurity to campaign-fundraising dynamo, Scott Harper is ready for Round 2 against six-term U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert. Harper, a Democrat...
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14th District gets $248 mil boost in ability to borrowJun 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Local governments received the power to borrow a whole lot more money on Friday thanks to another portion of the federal stimulus package kicking in. However, the detail...
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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...