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September 1, 2010Fab Lab to visit Waubonsee college
August 31, 2010Big Sky looks at February for completion date
August 18, 201014th Congressional candidates jump into Social Security debate
August 12, 2010Valley school to get $15M from feds
August 12, 2010Foster, local teachers, hail federal money for education jobs
August 11, 2010Foster meets with farmers
August 7, 2010Discussion down on the farm: Business economics, technology
August 7, 2010Bill Foster to Hultgren: I'm not guy from Jamaica
August 6, 2010He swings, he misses!
August 4, 2010Rep. Foster: Opponent's Attack Is Mistaken
July 22, 2010Foster amendments make it into Wall Street bill
May 10, 2010Foster gets lesson on Elgin police technology
May 10, 2010Rep. Foster votes to block automatic pay increases
May 4, 2010Foster joins transparency caucus
April 20, 2010Foster announces $600K for blind veterans
April 2, 2010Foster visits NIU to tout health care reform
March 31, 2010Foster gets support of Provena hospital CEO for health care vote
March 31, 2010Foster stands by health care vote
March 21, 2010Foster says he'll vote for health care bill
March 21, 2010Foster on board with health care bill
February 21, 2010Citizens get one-on-one time with U.S. Rep. Foster
February 19, 2010Federal grant to improve state's medical technology
February 18, 2010Economic boost for Whiteside? Federal grant aims to spur job growth
February 18, 2010NIU to get $7.5M
February 17, 2010NIU lands stimulus cash to help rural businesses
February 13, 2010Foster, Montgomery mayor meet with residents
February 8, 2010Biggert, Foster heat up breakfast discussion on health care, economy
February 5, 2010Foster in downtown Elgin for public meeting
February 5, 2010Foster to lead budget deficit working group
January 14, 2010Foster speaks to Elgin Lions Club
January 11, 2010Foster delivers education message at Glenwood School, a few packages
December 18, 2009Northern Illinois Food Bank receives grant
December 15, 2009One Year In – “Better Then People Thought”
December 10, 2009Elgin care center receives $2M from feds
December 4, 2009Head Start program gets financial boost
November 24, 2009Foster talks jobs, economy while visiting Aurora's Hesed House
November 18, 2009Eola Road interchange opens Saturday
November 15, 2009Valley residents relate health care struggles
November 14, 2009Foster’s supporters speak out 
in favor of health care reform
November 13, 2009Foster rallies for health care reform
November 12, 2009Parade a tribute to veterans, young and old
November 2, 2009Foster on commission
October 20, 2009Foster, callers talk health care
October 20, 2009Foster's health care phone forum draws 17,000 calls
October 17, 2009Foster leads fundraising effort
October 16, 2009In GOP cross-heirs, Foster keeps up fundraising
October 15, 2009Local Reps. working on financial regulations
October 15, 2009Foster named to Reagan Centennial Commission
October 15, 2009Foster slates third telephone town hall
October 12, 2009Foster pushes for extension of homebuyer tax credit
October 6, 2009Foster speaks at NIU
October 5, 2009N. Aurora sailor honored with Purple Heart
October 1, 2009Primary to face Foster triggers bad memories for Illinois Republicans
September 30, 2009DeKalb to receive $1.25M in federal stimulus money
September 26, 2009Our View: Foster reaches thousands with tele-town halls
September 22, 2009Sebelius joins in on Foster's second tele-town hall phone conference
September 18, 2009Foster Announces Job Training Grant for Elgin Community College
September 15, 2009Foster announces federal grants on way to Fox Valley
September 14, 2009Foster Addresses Students on 9/11
September 11, 2009Foster says Obama speech opens door for public option compromise
September 10, 2009Foster discusses health care reform
September 9, 2009State gets grant to combat violence against women
September 3, 2009Foster: Public insurance must be fair
July 22, 2009Federal dollars marked for Lazarus House
July 22, 2009 $500,000 sought from feds for homeless
July 17, 2009The skinny on second quarter cash
July 4, 2009Feds give VNA $1 million for renovations at clinic
July 2, 2009Area group discusses health care reform with Congressman
July 2, 2009Rep. Foster hears health care concerns during round table discussion
June 17, 2009Small businesses can get free government loans
June 17, 2009Kane gets another $6 million in stimulus money
June 13, 2009Standing up for car dealers
June 13, 200914th District gets $248 mil boost in ability to borrow
June 12, 2009DeKalb airport receives nearly $1.4M
June 5, 2009N. Ill. town gets $4M loan for water treatment
June 2, 2009Rep. Foster to Attend White House Signing Ceremony for Reagan Commission
May 31, 2009Foster keen on Cat's future
May 29, 2009Elgin Armory to get makeover
May 29, 2009Foster heads round-table
May 29, 2009Local auto dealers tell congressman to let survival of the fittest reign
May 26, 2009Foster aims to correct 'short-sighted' policy
May 26, 2009Foster unveils legislation for miliary benefits
May 26, 2009Foster visits hospital for tour
May 26, 2009Foster proposes legislation to help military families
May 23, 2009Foster asks Treasury to reconsider closing car dealers
May 21, 2009Congressman questions car dealer shutdowns
May 17, 2009Congressmen push feds to spare dealerships
April 30, 2009Foster votes against budget
November 5, 2008Foster wins House seat
November 5, 2008Foster retains Hastert's old congressional seat
November 4, 2008Foster hangs onto 14th District Congressional seat
November 1, 2008Bill Foster is a problem solver
October 30, 2008Foster, Oberweis meet again in 14th Congressional race
October 29, 2008District Mayors endorse Bill Foster for Congress
October 29, 2008Bill Foster for U.S. Representative from the 14th District (Northern Star Editorial)
October 29, 2008Foster hopes to hold 14th District
October 29, 2008Schielke, Weisner, others lend support to Foster
October 24, 2008For Congress: Retain Foster in 14th District (Daily Herald editorial)
October 23, 200814th District rematch toned down
October 22, 2008For Congress (Chicago Tribune Editorial)
October 22, 200814th District candidates offer views on energy issues
October 22, 2008Oberweis vs. Foster: Take Two
October 19, 2008Foster running at a frantic pace - at home and in D.C.
October 18, 2008Candidates talk economy, immigration
October 17, 2008Rep. Foster serves all his constituents
October 16, 2008Foster opens up large cash lead on Oberweis
October 15, 2008$6 million secured for cancer research center
October 14, 2008Bill Foster: 'Right man'
October 14, 2008NIU proton center lands federal grant
October 11, 2008Foster in 14th District (Chicago Sun-Times editorial)
October 11, 2008Foster visits Republican supporters
October 11, 2008Democrat Foster touts GOP support
October 10, 2008Foster represents people of the 14th District well
October 7, 2008Foster deserves re-election to Congress
October 3, 2008Democrats looking to hold on to Hastert's old seat
October 1, 2008Ethanol and economics during financial crisis
October 1, 2008Economy focus of candidate forum between Foster, Oberweis
September 26, 2008Foster: "No 'blank check' on financial bailout"
September 25, 2008House panel approves stricter rules on railroad mergers
September 25, 2008Foster campaign airs first new ad
September 24, 2008Foster turns to ethics in first TV ad
September 23, 2008Suburban lawmakers get early say on bailout
September 19, 2008CN Railway takes EJ&E case to court
September 14, 2008Patriot Day Parade salutes service people
September 14, 2008Anti-violence effort in Aurora gets $150,000
September 9, 2008CN rail deal fighters get Hill hearing
September 9, 2008Canadian National Railway is asked to set aside $150 million to help pay for overpasses and other improvements
September 9, 2008Geneva teacher gets lesson courtesy of DC internship
September 8, 2008A train-load of questions on EJ&E sale
September 8, 2008Treasury awards Elgin-based firm $100,000 grant
September 5, 2008Congress calls Barrington leader to testify about CN rail way purchase
September 2, 2008New federal energy legislation meets long-,short-term goals
September 2, 2008Foster listens as consumers talk about fuel prices
August 29, 2008Leaders in the 14th Congressional District worried about EJ&E sale
August 26, 2008Foster's toughest adjustment? Relentless partisan sparring
August 20, 2008Mr. Foster goes to preschool
August 12, 2008Foster calls for bipartisan energy bill
August 6, 2008Mayors, Congressman blast CN railway plans at hearing
August 6, 2008Money for overpasses is lacking of Canadian National Railway buys rail line, officials say
August 6, 2008Local officials, politicians assail CN rail study
August 6, 2008Legislators want fed railroad board on taxpayers' side
August 6, 2008CN has few friends at congressional hearing
August 6, 2008Hearing Leaders: Shifting rail congestion is not the answer
August 5, 2008Congressman Visits Orion
July 29, 2008Rep. backs bill for vets' benefits
July 29, 2008Benefits might come easier for disabled veterans
July 23, 2008Reagan bill passes U.S. House
July 22, 2008Foster says employers key to legal immigration
July 22, 2008Foster finds border security needs enhancement while on fact-finding mission
July 22, 2008Foster visits Mexican border
July 22, 2008Foster says visit to border gives him new insight
July 18, 2008Foster heads to the border for fact-finding mission
July 14, 2008Foster at VFW touts gas reimbursement for vets
July 10, 2008Foster applauds new G.I. Bill legislation
July 10, 2008Wise move to advance research efforts
July 8, 2008Area vets offer salute to new GI Bill
July 8, 2008Foster lauds new GI Bill
July 6, 2008Foster: 'Useful" first 100 days
July 3, 2008Fermilab back on track with funding
July 3, 2008Fermilab celebrates funding
July 3, 2008Fermi celebrates funding save
July 1, 2008Funding re-energizes Fermilab
June 30, 2008More Fermilab job cuts averted
June 27, 2008U.S. Senate approves funding bill for Fermilab
June 27, 2008House GOP concludes they failed to sway voters
June 27, 2008Congress to the rescue for Fermi jobs
June 25, 2008Foster announces funding for Dekalb
June 25, 2008Carpentersville may get help in crime fight
June 20, 2008House action hailed as solution to Fermilab's funding woes
June 19, 2008Foster: Fermi funding could be fine
June 19, 2008House OKs bill that may help Fermilab, Argonne stave off layoffs
June 17, 2008Foster calls for Congressional hearings on fuel
June 10, 2008Physicists in Congress Calculate Their Influence
June 7, 2008Fermilab needs boost from energy bill
May 30, 2008Foster, Durbin take new tack on gas prices
May 30, 2008Durbin, Foster in town to talk gas prices
May 28, 2008Local vets say Foster military fund is a good start
May 27, 2008Foster aims to create fund to help military families at home
May 26, 2008Illinois lawmakers propose federal military family fund
May 10, 2008Foster focusing on economic issues
March 22, 2008Innovator, scientist and now, politician
March 21, 2008Foster's first week a full one
March 20, 2008Wayne builds case against EJ&E buyout
March 17, 2008Foster's first week as congressman a whirlwind
March 14, 2008Striking at the red heart
March 12, 2008Democrats putting the heat on the GOP
March 12, 2008First day, swing vote for new Rep. Bill Foster
March 12, 2008Foster sworn into Congress
March 11, 2008Many issues at heart of decisive Foster win
March 10, 2008The day after upset victory, Bill Foster offers thanks
March 9, 2008Political earthquake: Foster to replace Hastert
March 6, 2008Meet the Wadsworths
March 6, 2008Bill Foster for U.S. Congress (Kendall County Record/Oswego Ledger-Sentinel editorials)
March 4, 2008For Congress: Bill Foster (Chicago Tribune editorial)
March 2, 2008In Our View: It's not an ordinary election year (DeKalb Daily-Chronicle editorial)
March 2, 2008Foster offers best chance for solutions (Beacon News editorial)
March 2, 2008Foster touts support of GOP, independents
February 28, 2008We choose Foster (Algonquin Countryside editorial)
February 26, 2008Kane Democrats cheered by voter interest, turnout
February 23, 200814th Congressional District opponents spar on immigration
February 21, 2008Front-Runners Join Fray Over Hastert's Seat
February 18, 2008Foster Launches Ad Touting Record of Protecting American Jobs
February 17, 2008Great Divides
February 14, 200814th District race may not be GOP rout
February 13, 2008Foster's poll cites 'dead heat' in 14th District
February 12, 2008Foster blasts Oberweis' stance on Iraq
February 6, 2008Geneva millionaire gets edge for Democratic nomination in 14th District
January 31, 2008Editorial: 14th Congressional District
January 27, 2008Illinois, Super Tuesday Will Be Even Bigger
January 27, 2008The primary challenge defining the Dems
January 27, 2008Foster offers the best hope for Democrats
January 23, 2008Foster... for U.S. Congress
January 20, 2008Sticks, stones might break bones, but will attack ads hurt hopefuls?
January 20, 2008In Our View: ... Foster the best (option)
January 17, 2008Dems discuss health care ideas
January 16, 2008More choices for Congress
January 9, 2008Democrats 14th District: Foster
January 9, 2008Dems state cases in 14th District race
January 9, 200814th District hopefuls exchange barbs
January 9, 2008Economic policy fair game for candidates for the 14th District
January 8, 2008Democrat goes after Bush, Oberweis
January 4, 2008Pols on both sides give Foster support
December 21, 2007Bill Foster has right approach for 14th
December 19, 2007Federal budget so far not good for Fermilab
December 17, 2007Going once, going twice on choice to replace Hastert
December 13, 2007Planned Parenthood endorses Foster
December 7, 2007Special Elections: A spin festival
December 6, 2007Wanted on the Hill: A few good scientists
December 6, 2007Why Congress needs more scientists
December 6, 2007State by State
December 5, 2007Durbin Endorses Foster in Primary
December 4, 2007Governor sets Feb. 5 as date for special election
November 28, 2007Foster on air in race to succeed Hastert
November 27, 2007Hastert's resignation now official
November 24, 2007Bill Foster lays out his energy plan
November 20, 2007Congressional hopeful: Climate is in crisis
November 20, 2007Energy Plan
November 16, 2007How Denny's resignation will trigger an early election
November 15, 2007Race to succeed Hastert could be Special Election bellwether
October 16, 2007Bill Foster leads small donor totals in 14th Congressional District race
October 16, 2007Hynes makes choice in Hastert seat Dem primary
October 3, 2007Foster leads cash race in 14th Congressional
September 25, 2007GOP expects to lose more House seats
September 21, 2007Illinois shapes up as House battleground
September 18, 2007Interview: Bill Foster candidate for Congress
September 15, 2007Supporters lining up in race for 14th District
September 14, 2007Rising Stars - Politics (PDF)
September 14, 2007Local businessman has sights set on Hastert's old seat
September 10, 2007Treasurer endorses scientist for seat
September 10, 2007Treasurer endorses Foster
July 10, 2007Democrat sees weakness out west
July 9, 2007Scientists who want to become politicians. What's luring more scientists to step into the political fray?
July 8, 2007What's luring more scientists to step into the political fray?
June 28, 2007Democrats make a play for Hastert seat
June 7, 2007Line forming on Dem side for Hastert’s seat
May 31, 2007Geneva man seeks position in Congress
May 31, 2007Fermilab scientist Bill Foster running for Hastert's seat
May 31, 2007Democrat announces bid to seek Hastert's seat
May 31, 2007Genevan announces run for Congress
May 31, 2007Physicist in running to replace Hastert
May 14, 2007GOP Ex-Speaker May Face Tough Fight

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