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Former Democratic Rep. Bill Foster clears hurdle in comeback attempt
Clout StreetFormer Democratic Rep. Bill Foster cleared his first hurdle tonight in his attempt at political comeback. In the west and southwest suburban 11th District, Foster's campaign declared victory. He'll face Republican Rep. Judy Biggert in the November...Tags: Politics, Science and Technology, Democratic Party, Elections, Judy Biggert
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Romney Super PAC buys nearly $1 million in Illinois TV ad time
The political action committee backing Mitt Romney’s Republican presidential bid has purchased more than $900,000 in TV ad time, including about $250,000 in the Chicago market, as Illinois’ primary draws near.
Restore Our Future, a so-...Tags: Local Government, Chicago, Politics, Mitt Romney, Adam Kinzinger
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U.S. Rep. Biggert won't face Republican primary challenge
Clout StreetVeteran Republican U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert will not face a March primary challenge in the newly drawn west and south suburban 11th Congressional District, the Illinois State Board of Elections ruled today. The board’s decision to toss John “...Tags: Banking, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Politics, Voting
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Bankruptcy, foreclosures tinge congressional candidate's financial hard-liner image
Congressional candidate James P. Hickey has made a name for himself heading the Orland Park fire district by targeting spending and firefighter compensation.
But as he runs for the U.S. House, Hickey's own finances are coming under scrutiny. The...Tags: Real Estate Buyers, Politics, Rentals, Property, Bankruptcy
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Illinois congressional candidates seek spots on ballot
Clout StreetDozens of contenders for Illinois' 18 newly drawn congressional districts filed candidacy paperwork on opening day Friday, setting the stage for potentially contentious contests in the March 20 primary. The first-day filers included 12-year Republican...Tags: Hinsdale, Republican Party, Parties and Movements, Robert Dold, Chicago
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Five candidates vying for open seat in new 11th Congressional District
TribLocal - Joliet » NewsOut in a new congressional district that spans Aurora, Naperville and Joliet, a Democratic scientist is trying to get back in the political game and …... -
Emanuel fundraising slows after election
Clout StreetThe fierce pace of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's fundraising tapered to a trickle once he was elected, with only $91,000 in contributions since April 1, according to campaign finance reports filed Friday that showed him with more than $1.5 million left in the...Tags: Starbucks Corp., Chicago, Politics, Bobby Schilling, Adam Kinzinger
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Governor signs Congressional map drawn to help Democrats
Clout StreetUPDATED with threat of lawsuit by GOP congressmen. Gov. Pat Quinn today signed into law the state’s Democratic-drawn map of new Congressional boundaries, a plan designed to reverse Republican gains in last year’s election that is expected...Tags: Chicago, Regional Authority, Politics, Trials, Mark Kirk
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New congressional map knocks wealthy Burr Ridge Democrat out of running
Clout StreetA wealthy Burr Ridge Democrat who’d been exploring a run for Congress today suspended that effort and is backing former U.S. Rep. Bill Foster’s bid to return to Washington. John Atkinson initially planned to challenge Democratic Southwest...Tags: J Dennis Hastert, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Randy Hultgren, Elections
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Jim Oberweis, a man whose reach has far exceeded his grasp, finally decides to start small
Change of SubjectIn "Jim Oberweis plans to seek state Senate bid," we read Dairy industry magnate Jim Oberweis says he's running for state Senate in a northeastern Illinois district.... He has run unsuccessfully for public office nearly half a dozen times. That...... -
OFPD president Hickey announces bid for 11th Congressional District
TribLocal - Plainfield » NewsOrland Fire Protection District President James Hickey officially announced his candidacy for the Democratic bid for the new 11th Congressional District via news release Tuesday. …... -
In wake of remap plan, ex-lawmaker to run again
TribLocal - Wheaton » NewsSaying he had important things left to do, former U.S. Rep. Bill Foster formally announced today he will run for a seat in the House …...
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