News List

  • Rep. Foster Issues Statement on Governor Blagojevich
    Dec 9, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) issued the following statement in reaction to the arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich: “Today is a sad day for the state of Illinois, as the allegations that have been presented against the Governor are appalling.  The public trust has been damaged and it is t... More
  • Office of Rep. Foster Continues to Accept Inauguration Ticket Lottery Requests
    Dec 1, 2008  - The office of Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) continues to take requests from 14th Congressional District constituents who wish to be entered into the lottery for tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration. Rep. Foster’s office will take requests until Friday, December 12, 2008. Due to th... More
  • Office of Rep. Foster Announces Lottery for Inauguration Ticket Distribution Process
    Nov 25, 2008  - (Washington, DC) -- Today, the office of Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced plans to distribute its allocation of tickets to President-elect Barack Obama’s Inauguration. Of the 198 tickets allocated to Rep. Foster’s office, part of the tickets will be distributed using a lottery system.  The... More
  • Rep. Foster's Office Accepting Inauguration Ticket Requests
    Nov 13, 2008  - Rep. Foster’s office continues to accept and process Presidential Inauguration ticket requests. Constituents from the 14th District can call Rep. Foster’s office at (202) 225-2976 or (630) 406-1114 or send an e-mail to make a request. Please be prepared to submit your full name, address, p... More
  • Rep. Foster Attends Financial Services Hearing
    Oct 21, 2008  - Today, in an effort to seek bipartisan solutions to move our economy forward, Rep. Bill Foster attended a Financial Services Committee Hearing that examined the possible effect of reforming and restructuring financial regulations. “As a member of the Financial Services Committee, one of my top pr... More
  • Rep. Foster Attends Hearing
    Oct 21, 2008  - Today, Rep. Foster attended a Financial Services Hearing on restructuring and reforming financial regulation. The Financial Services Committee heard testimony from economists and leaders within the financial services industry. The hearing examined the extent to which a weak and outdated regulator... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces Research Grant for NIU Student
    Oct 20, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster announced the Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded Adrienne M. Holloway, an NIU doctoral student, a research grant for $14,721. “I am happy to congratulate Northern Illinois University and Adrienne M. Holloway for their outstanding research efforts to learn ... More
  • Rep. Foster Responds to Aurora Helicopter Crash
    Oct 16, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) released the following statement regarding the helicopter crash in Aurora: “My condolences go out to the families of the victims in this unexpected tragedy, and in the wake of this terrible loss, I hope they are able find peace and comfort. My staff and I will be k... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces $6 Million For NIU’s Cancer Research and Treatment Programs
    Oct 14, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced a combined $6 million in funding for two Northern Illinois University programs that will focus on treatment and research for fighting cancer. “With the Proton and Neutron therapy programs, Northern Illinois University will continue to be a leader in 21st ... More
  • Rep. Foster Announces Award for FITE Center for Independent Living
    Oct 10, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation awarded the FITE Center for Independent Living a Quality of Life grant. "With this grant from the Reeve Foundation, the FITE Center for Independent Living will be able to help disabled individuals better mana... More