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Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

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Axios names 'Casten Mean Tweets' ad from Roskam campaign as Ad of the Week

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent digital ad from U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (R-IL) has earned the Ad of the Week designation from Axios, an international news website.

Baumer says union money from Madigan taints political process

By Robert Hadley | Oct 17, 2018

Katy Dolan Baumer, a 44th District Republican House candidate, said a recent report that a large union is behind House Speaker Michael Madigan’s gifts to Democrats indicates he is “building a super war chest.”

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Congressional District 6 voters take Casten tweets to task in new Roskam ad

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A series of Sean Casten’s Tweets and debate statements face scrutiny in a new digital ad from the campaign of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.).

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Ad describes State Rep. Moylan’s “Million Dollar Lie”

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Rep. Martin Moylan (D-Des Plaines) has lied to constituents about his political loyalties, according to a 30-second TV ad.

Ward's picture with Trump cutout draws ire on social media for the U-46 school board candidate

By Robert Hadley | Oct 10, 2018

Jeanette Ward, an incumbent candidate for the school board in District U-46, said on Twitter today she is facing criticism for backing President Donald Trump.

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U.S. Rep. Roskam: Casten is a D.C. lobbyist

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) reveals his opponent has served for several years as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist, despite running an outsider campaign.

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Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Amid recent fraud allegations against gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker (D), U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) is challenging his opponent, Democrat Sean Casten, to return campaign donations from Pritzker.

Lasonde signs anti-corruption pledge, blasts Madigan's committee contribution from AFSCME

By Robert Hadley | Oct 5, 2018

The optics of a $760,000 donation to Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan (D-Chicago) from a public-sector union did not go unnoticed by Joan McCarthy Lasonde, state Senate candidate for the 9th District.

Bernas: Change in Springfield leadership would halt out-migration

By Robert Hadley | Oct 4, 2018

After a recent poll showed more than half of Illinois residents wanted to leave the state over high taxes, state House candidate Jillian Bernas called on voters to enact change in Springfield.

Door-to-door Moylan campaign leads to police call and allegations

By Robert Hadley | Sep 26, 2018

Polic​e responded to an alleged altercation between District 55 State Rep. Martin J. Moylan (D-Des Plaines) and a neighbor.

Bernas joins other candidates rejecting taxpayer-funded pensions

By Robert Hadley | Sep 26, 2018

Republican House candidate Jillian Rose Bernas recently added her name to the growing list of candidates pledging to refuse a pension from the general assembly if elected.

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Anti-fraud bill co-sponsored by Roskam advances to floor vote

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.

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Roskam bill to grow Illinois manufacturing passes House, Senate

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Legislation U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) co-sponsored this year to end outdated tariffs on non-U.S. goods recently drew both House and Senate approval.

Bernas against mileage tax proposal to pay for state infrastructure repairs

By Robert Hadley | Sep 20, 2018

Republican candidate Jillian Rose Bernas said will oppose a mileage tax if she wins the 56th House district seat this November.

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Casten working with Speaker Madigan to raise funds in Washington

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s re-election campaign claims his opponent, Sean Casten, has struck an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to raise campaign funds for Casten in Washington, D.C.

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Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).

Smolenski claims Moylan doesn't care about lowering taxes

By Robert Hadley | Sep 14, 2018

Republican candidate Marilyn Smolenski recently questioned the motives behind her opponent’s refusal to sign a letter rejecting a progressive tax hike.

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Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) lauded the passage Wednesday of House Resolution 1911, a bill increasing U.S. diplomatic efforts to combat anti-Semitism.

Bernas prescribes ballot-box cure for state's 'broken' system

By Robert Hadley | Sep 13, 2018

Jillian Rose Bernas, 56th District candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, said measures on the November ballot to raise taxes in some locations are evidence politicians want to maintain the status quo.