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October 20, 2025

Protesters at a “No Kings” rally Saturday in downtown Naperville brought with them a long list of reasons they oppose President Donald Trump’s administration as they pushed for a country governed with due process and democracy, not what they see as fear, hatred and authoritarianism.

Carrying their concerns on their signs, many cited opposition to Trump’s actions and policies on such issues such as health care, immigration, diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, and mobilization of federal forces in U.S. cities.

October 18, 2025

A Naperville police officer on site estimated that more than 1,500 people attended the local demonstration.

The event was organized by Naperville photographer Emily Cummings and Pastor Elisabeth Pynn Himmelman of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

In an earlier interview, Cummings said she felt compelled to act.

October 17, 2025

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville on Friday announced he’ll donate the congressional pay he receives during the federal government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Foster, who represents the 11th District, took the same action during government shutdowns in 2013 and 2019.

October 17, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC (WREX) — A Stateline lawmaker is helping a local food bank while the government shutdown continues.

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), who represents the Belvidere area in the 11th District, announced he will donate his pay earned during the government shutdown to Northern Illinois Food Bank.

October 17, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that he will once again donate his Congressional pay earned during the government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

October 16, 2025

Woodstock leaders touted the recent announcement of the city landing $10 million in state grant funding to help with its share of Route 47 construction-related costs.

Mayor Mike Turner noted the grant early on in his recent State of the City address.

October 15, 2025

BELVIDERE, Ill. — Local lawmakers gave their thoughts on Stellantis' move to invest $600 million into the Belvidere Assembly Plant to produce two Jeep models in 2027.

Governor JB Pritzker celebrated the announcement as a victory for Illinois in a post on X.

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October 14, 2025

Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) announced that they sent a letter calling on social media platforms to combat foreign bot farms spreading disinformation and encouraging political violence. 

October 9, 2025
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement: 
“I’m encouraged by the news that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire that will allow hostages to return home and bring much-needed aid to civilians in Gaza who have endured unimaginable suffering. It is essential that both sides fully uphold the terms of this agreement in good faith.
September 30, 2025
Washington, DC – Tonight, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement:
“Republicans have driven us into a shutdown because they are demanding that Democrats go along with their cuts to health care. We are not going to do that.
“Here in Illinois, approximately 400,000 citizens depend on Affordable Care Act tax credits to pay for their health insurance. With these tax credits set to expire, families could see their premiums double—with some families paying up to $17,000 more per year.