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Special Primary Election for Congressional Seat Tomorrow March 3rd

By Kathy Groob | March 1, 2009

Filling staff positions in President Obama’s new administration has lead to a flurry of special elections and appointments. One high profile race is the 5th Congressional District seat vacated by chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel. The 5th district covers much of Chicago’s North Side and Northwest Sides and parts of the near northwest suburbs. ElectWomen…

Up Close with a Candidate: Sara Feigenholtz Special Election March 3rd

By Kathy Groob | February 13, 2009

Sara Feigenholtz is a candidate for Illnois’ 5th Congressional seat in Northwest Chicago; the seat recently vacated by President Obama’s Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel. The primary election is March 3, 2009 and the general election is on April 7, 2009. Sara took a few moments off from the campaign trail to sit down with…