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October 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM

The Latest on the Republican Shutdown

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, We’re now approaching week four of the Republican government shutdown. Here’s what's happening in Washington: What This Government Shutdown Is About Earlier this year, R…

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October 7, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Upcoming Deadlines: App Challenge and Service Academy Nominations

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I’m emailing you to remind you of upcoming deadlines in the month of October: October 30, 2025 is the submission deadline for the Congressional App Challenge! Open to m…

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October 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM

You're Invited: Rep. Foster's Virtual Town Hall

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming virtual town hall on Wednesday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. CT. You can join the virtual town hall via Zoom at the time of the eve…

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October 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM

What to Expect During a Government Shutdown

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, As you may know, the federal government has shut down, effective today. Republicans—who control the House, Senate, and the White House—are refusing to negotiate with Demo…

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September 29, 2025 at 10:35 PM

POLL: Government Shutdown

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Government funding runs out tomorrow at midnight. Republicans—who control the House, Senate, and the White House—have yet to offer a proposal for a bipartisan funding bil…

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September 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM

You’re Invited: Job & Career Fair on October 2

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend,  I am emailing to invite you to my upcoming Job & Career Fair on Thursday, October 2, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment Security and Waubonse…

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September 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM

POLL: Cost of Living Under Trump

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, In conversations I’ve had with people across Illinois’ 11th district, one thing is clear: The cost of living is too high. The Republican budget, signed into law earlier …

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August 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM

Rep. Foster's ROTC and Service Academy Day in Batavia

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I am writing to invite all interested high school students and their families to attend my ROTC and Service Academy Day on Saturday, August 30, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at…

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July 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Rep. Foster Aurora Town Hall on July 29

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming town hall on Tuesday, July 29, at 6:30 p.m. CT. This will be held at Aurora University's Crimi Auditorium at 1347 Prairie Stree…

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July 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM

Republicans Just Passed the Largest Cuts to Health Care in U.S. History

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Just now, I voted NO on Republicans’ budget bill. I watched in disgust as Republicans cheered for the largest cut to health care and food assistance in American history…

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June 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM

Thousands Protest Against Trump on No Kings Day

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Over the weekend, I was proud to stand alongside so many of you at No Kings Day protests against the Trump Administration across IL-11. There were at least seven peaceful d…

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May 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM

House Republicans Just Voted to Cut Health Care for 13.7 Million Americans

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Earlier this week, in the dead of night, House Republicans passed their disastrous reconciliation bill: the largest cut to health care, food assistance, and scientific …

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May 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM

RSVP: Telephone Town Hall this Wednesday

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming telephone town hall this Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m. CST to discuss the issues facing our communities and Congress. I'll be…

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May 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM

POLL: President Trump's $400M Luxury Jet from the Qatari Royal Family

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, President Trump recently announced that he intends to accept a gift from the Royal Family of Qatar: a luxury Boeing 747 airliner described as "A Palace in the Sky." This …

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April 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM

100 Days of Chaos

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, It’s no surprise Trump’s 100-day approval rating is the lowest our country has seen in 80 years. Reckless Tariffs  Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs have raised pric…

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April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM

REAL ID requirements beginning May 7

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Starting May 7, 2025, anyone over 18 years old will be required to present a REAL ID, or another acceptable form of identification, like a valid U.S. passport, to board…

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April 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM

You're Invited: Service Academy Information Session on April 27

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to inform you of my upcoming Military Academy Nomination Information Session on Sunday, April 27, 2025, from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM at the Nichols Public Library…

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April 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM

LIVESTREAM: Tonight's McHenry County Town Hall

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Tonight, I'm hosting a town hall at McHenry County College! While we’ve already hit our 350-person capacity for in-person attendance, I wanted to let you know that we’ll …

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April 15, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Defending Social Security Against Trump and Musk's Attacks

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Over the past few months, my office has received over 10,000 messages from constituents concerned that Trump and Musk will take away Social Security benefits as they pres…

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April 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM

I voted against Republicans’ latest attack on voting rights

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, As you may have heard, House Republicans just passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which I proudly voted against. Don’t be fooled by the name—thi…

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March 31, 2025 at 6:27 PM

You're Invited: Rep. Foster's Town Hall

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming town hall on Wednesday, April 16, at 7:00 p.m. CT. This will be held at McHenry County College's Luecht Auditorium at 8900 Northw…

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March 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Submit Your Artwork for the Congressional Art Competition!

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Every year, I have the distinct honor of hosting the Congressional Art Competition. Started by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, this nationwide ann…

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March 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Standing Up for Our Students

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, As you may have heard, President Trump recently signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education. This executive order is reckless and illegal; o…

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March 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM

You're Invited: Vietnam Veteran Commemoration

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming pinning ceremony to honor the brave men and women who served in the Vietnam War and their spouses. During the ceremony, Vietnam …

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March 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM

You're Invited: Rep. Foster's Town Hall

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming town hall on Tuesday, March 18, at 7:00 p.m. CT. This will be held at Benedictine University's Goodwin Hall Auditorium at 5700 …

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February 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM

This Thursday: Tele-Town Hall with Rep. Foster

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming telephone town hall this Thursday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m. CT to discuss the issues facing our communities and Congress. Partic…

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February 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM

POLL: Trump's January 6 Pardons

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order pardoning over 1,500 people for their involvement in the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. …

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February 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM

Standing Up to the Trump Administration

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I hope you and your loved ones are well. I want to start by acknowledging how unsettling these times are. I know that many of you are feeling frustrated and concerned wi…

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January 29, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Identity Theft Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Information

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend,  This week marks Identity Theft Awareness Week, an important reminder to stay vigilant and protect your personal information. Identity theft happens when someone uses you…

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December 18, 2024 at 8:43 PM

A look back on 2024: Over $1.4 million returned to constituents!

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday season.  As the 118th Congress comes to an end, I wanted to share a look at some of the work I did on behalf of Illino…

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December 10, 2024 at 3:38 PM

Passports and Trusted Traveler Programs

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, During this busy holiday travel season, I wanted to provide an update on current processing times for U.S. passport applications and Trusted Traveler Programs, such as TS…

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November 14, 2024 at 7:39 PM

You're Invited: Weather Forecasting & Preparedness Town Hall in Bolingbrook

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to get back to science at my upcoming town hall focused on weather forecasting and preparedness on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 PM CT in Bolin…

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November 13, 2024 at 4:16 PM

Get Covered During Open Enrollment

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I’m writing to remind you that from now until January 15, you can purchase a health care plan or renew your coverage through the HealthCare.gov marketplace. If you want c…

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October 24, 2024 at 3:50 PM

How Project 2025 would harm Illinois communities

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about Project 2025: a set of plans developed largely by former members of the Trump Administration. It would gut essential services that mil…

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October 16, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Medicare Open Enrollment and New Cost Savings

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, With Medicare Open Enrollment now underway, I wanted to share important details with you regarding recent improvements to Medicare that are lowering health care costs. …

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September 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM

You're Invited: Weather Forecasting & Preparedness Town Hall in Bolingbrook

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to get back to science at my upcoming town hall focused on weather forecasting and preparedness on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30 PM in Bolingbro…

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September 5, 2024 at 8:16 PM

You're Invited: Weather Forecasting & Preparedness Town Hall in Woodstock

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to get back to science at my upcoming town hall focused on weather forecasting and preparedness on Sunday, September 22, at 2:00 PM in Woodstock…

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September 4, 2024 at 8:59 PM

STUDENTS: Military Academy Nomination Information Session on September 21!

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to inform you of my upcoming Military Academy Nomination Information Session on Saturday, September 21, at 10:30 AM at the Batavia Public Library. This event …

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August 27, 2024 at 4:49 PM

Sign up for casework office hours in Huntley!

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to casework office hours hosted by my staff at my Huntley office at 11187 E Dundee Rd, Suite 101. These office hours will take place by appointme…

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July 24, 2024 at 8:52 PM

Belvidere Assembly Plant awarded $334 million!

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I wanted to update you on some great news regarding the future of the Belvidere Assembly Plant. Recently, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the plant was award…

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June 28, 2024 at 6:24 PM

What I'm doing to combat the gun violence epidemic

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, The data speaks for itself—our nation is plagued by an epidemic of gun violence that kills over 40,000 people each year and is the leading cause of death for children in …

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June 10, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Sign up for my new grants newsletter

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Ensuring our communities receive their fair share of federal funding has always been one of my top priorities in Congress. Many times, that takes the form of a grant: a…

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June 5, 2024 at 3:02 PM

How I'm making tax filing easier

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, As your Representative, one of the top concerns I hear about is how complicated and costly it is to file taxes, and I couldn’t agree more. This is an issue I’ve been work…

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May 29, 2024 at 4:44 PM

A victory for consumer protection

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that upheld the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), rejecting an attempt by conservativ…

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April 22, 2024 at 9:58 PM

You're Invited: Artificial Intelligence Town Hall in Bolingbrook

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming artificial intelligence town hall on Sunday, April 28, at 3:00 p.m. This event will be held at the Fountaindale Public Library at…

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April 18, 2024 at 5:22 PM

You're Invited: Huntley Office Open House and Ribbon Cutting

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, I'm writing to invite you to my upcoming open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, April 27 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. for my new office location at 11187 E. Dundee …

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April 17, 2024 at 8:51 PM

REMINDER: Submit Your Artwork for the Congressional Art Competition by April 25

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Every year, I have the distinct honor of hosting the Congressional Art Competition. Started by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, this nationwide ann…

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April 16, 2024 at 3:34 PM

POLL: Should Congress take action on abortion?

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, It has been nearly two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case which established a constitutionally protected right to an abortion. As such, t…

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April 2, 2024 at 2:18 PM

United Against the Opioid Epidemic

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Over the past several weeks, I’ve hosted town hall discussions in Crystal Lake, Aurora, and Lisle to discuss the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic and to provide…

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March 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Submit Your Artwork for the Congressional Art Competition

News from Congressman Bill Foster Home Contact Latest News Email Updates Tell a Friend Dear Friend, Every year, I have the distinct honor of hosting the Congressional Art Competition. Started by Members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982, this nation…

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