Press Releases

  • 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 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 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 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
  • Rep. Foster Announces HUD Award for Aurora
    Oct 8, 2008  - Today, Rep. Bill Foster (IL-14) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded the City of Aurora a Community Development Block Grant. “I congratulate Aurora for earning this Community Development Block Grant award from HUD,” Rep. Foster said. “This grant is vit... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Protect Taxpayers, Save Jobs, and Lower Taxes
    Oct 3, 2008  - Today, as part of his continuing effort to protect American jobs and the economy, Rep. Foster joined a bipartisan majority to vote in favor of the economic rescue bill, H.R. 1424. The bill overwhelmingly passed the House 263-171 and will be signed by the President. “Today, we took a painful and d... More
  • Rep. Foster Votes to Protect the Economy
    Sep 29, 2008  - Today, in an effort to protect the American economy, Rep. Bill Foster voted to pass H.R. 3997, the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The vote failed, and in response the stock market recorded the largest single-day point drop in history. “Nobody likes the situation we are in, and this... More