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LaHood Wins Special Election To Replace Schock In Congress
LaHood Wins Special Election To Replace Schock In Congress
LaHood Wins Special Election To Replace Schock In Congress
Will Stevenson -- Illinois Radio Network State Senator Darin LaHood will now become the 18th District Congressman after defeating Quincy teacher Rob Mellon in yesterday's special election. Turnout in some parts of the 18th District was described as low, but lower in some parts of the district than others...
Schock Turns Over 10,000 Financial Records to Government
Schock Turns Over 10,000 Financial Records to Government
Schock Turns Over 10,000 Financial Records to Government
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has surrendered more than 10,000 financial records to the U.S. government to comply with a subpoena. Schock's lawyers argue in the filing Wednesday that U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough should dismiss a prosecutor's motion seeking to hold Shock in contempt for not complying with the subpoena...
FEC Reports Payments to Lawyers From Schock's Campaign Fund
FEC Reports Payments to Lawyers From Schock's Campaign Fund
FEC Reports Payments to Lawyers From Schock's Campaign Fund
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Congressman Aaron Schock has spent more than $1 million from his campaign fund over the past three months to pay for lawyers. The Chicago Tribune reports (http://trib.in/1V5nhNC) a campaign disclosure report released Wednesday by the Federal Election Commission also shows Schock owes about $750,000 to the multi-national law firm Jones Day...
LaHood Wins GOP Nomination in 18th District
LaHood Wins GOP Nomination in 18th District
LaHood Wins GOP Nomination in 18th District
Alex Degman -- Illinois Radio Network The stage is set for a September 10th special election for the congressional seat vacated by Aaron Schock. Republican State Senator Darin LaHood of Peoria will face Democrat Rob Mellon, a high school teacher from Quincy...
Federal Agents Remove Items from Schock's Illinois Office
Federal Agents Remove Items from Schock's Illinois Office
Federal Agents Remove Items from Schock's Illinois Office
PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — Federal agents have removed items from former Congressman Aaron Schock's campaign office in central Illinois. Agents were seen Thursday removing items from the Peoria office. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports some agents wore identifying gear from the FBI as they loaded boxes and other things onto trucks...
Is Bobby Schilling Set For Another Congressional Run?
Is Bobby Schilling Set For Another Congressional Run?
Is Bobby Schilling Set For Another Congressional Run?
Former Congressman Bobby Schilling has been a frequent guest on the program, dating back to his first run for office back in 2010. After winning the 17th District Congressional seat, Bobby lost a remapped 17th to current Rep. Cheri Bustos in 2012 and was defeated in a rematch in 2014 ...
Schock Gives Farewell Speech In Congress [AUDIO]
Schock Gives Farewell Speech In Congress [AUDIO]
Schock Gives Farewell Speech In Congress [AUDIO]
Hanna Gutmann -- Illinois Radio Network U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) says he is leaving Congress with sadness and humility. He is vowing to work "tirelessly" to make amends to constituents and others he has let down. In a farewell speech on the House floor today (Thursday), Schock said his departure from Congress "is not the end of the story, but rather the beginning of a new c
Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock Resigns
Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock Resigns
Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock Resigns
Following weeks of increasing questions about his spending of taxpayer and campaign dollars, Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock has announced his resignation from Congress. Politico has the full text of his resignation letter: “Today, I am announcing my resignation as a Member of the United States House of Representatives effective March 31...