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AURORA — The hope is that the project will be a cornerstone of the rebirth of downtown.
"You take a look at RiverEdge Park, Waubonsee Community College, the Paramount, SciTech — downtown is truly becoming a destination point for culture and entertainment for the entire community and we're really pleased to be part of that," Library Board President John Savage said at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new downtown main library Wednesday.
On March 20, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) introduced The National Fab Lab Network Act of 2013 (H.R. 1289), which would create a federal charter for a non-profit organization called "The National Fab Lab Network" (NFLN). NFLN would act as a public-private partnership whose purpose is to facilitate the creation of a national network of fab labs and serve as a resource to assist stakeholders with their effective operation.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster announced the winners of the 32nd annual Congressional Art Competition.
Joliet, IL— Next Tuesday, April 30th at 4 p.m. CDT, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for the grand opening of his Congressional office in Joliet. Earlier this month, Congressman Foster opened an office in Aurora.
The ceremony and open house are both open to the public. RSVP is requested.
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BOLINGBROOK – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has made a $680,000 investment in the Bolingbrook Fire Department for vehicle acquisition.
The funding will help support and improve the capability of the department to respond to fires and other types of emergencies, according to a press release.
Washington, DC – Building upon his testimony to the House Budget Committee calling for renewed investment in funding for research and development, Congressman Bill Foster submitted a request to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development asking for strong federal support for our nation’s scientific infrastructure and ongoing scientific research.
As 11th District residents deal with widespread flooding, I offer my full assistance and that of my office to individuals and local governments needing help.
Any resident needing assistance with federal agencies can contact my district office at 630-585-7672 or my Washington, DC office at 202-225-3515. I encourage anyone facing delays, obstructions or red tape as they deal with the aftermath of the flooding to contact my office and let us know how we can help.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, introduced this week by a bipartisan group of Senators:
“I am pleased to see the Senate introduce a comprehensive package that includes a plan to secure our borders, a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants already in the country, and a more secure and efficient system for legal immigration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) released the following statement on his vote on the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA):
“Today I voted for the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA) because, on balance, it would increase the privacy and security of the average American.