Illinois' Fifth Congressional District
Recent News About Illinois' Fifth Congressional District
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Kolber applauds Maine's efforts at welfare reform
Illinois should follow the example of Maine in regards to welfare reform, said candidate Vincent Kolber.
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Kolber believes that Illinois should have access to federal bankruptcy courts
Vincent Kolber, Republican candidate running for Illinois’ Fifth Congressional District, said he believes that Illinois should have access to federal bankruptcy courts due to its financial situation.
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Kolber says Illinois' economic model is broken
The financial crisis in Illinois found temporary solace in a stopgap measure passed at the beginning of July, and while many are relieved that vital services such as education are being funded, others are weary of the battle of the wills happening at the capital.
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GOP Congressional candidate analyzes 'No Budget, No Pay' conundrum
State Rep. Robert Martwick of Chicago set off a firestorm of controversy when he commented on State Rep. Jaime Andrade, of the 40th District, working for Uber as a means to support his family due to a delay of payments to lawmakers by Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger because the budget impasse.