By Darlene Hill, FOX 32 News reporter - bio | email
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The debate on abortion and a woman's right to chose continues to be a hot topic in the 8th Congressional District.
Joe Walsh is seeking re-election but his opponent Tammy Duckworth says she fears for her rights if Republicans get in office.
"I think we need to have some real discussions in this district," Duckworth says.
Tammy Duckworth says she can't talk about other issues with her opponent in the newly re-drawn 8th Congressional District because of what she calls Joe Walsh's extreme views on abortion and women's rights.
"He thinks that a woman shouldn't have a choice when it comes to their own body and he wants to prohibit any instance when a woman can choose," Duckworth says.
Representative Jackie Speier of California was with Duckworth at a news conference. Speier said she fears for women's health if Republicans are in office and she once told a predominantly male congress about her desires to have an abortion.
"The Republican majority in the house has made the issue of contraception and abortion a priority in their agenda," says Speier.
Walsh's controversial comments on abortion came up at a town hall meeting in Schaumburg. During last week's debate against Duckworth, Walsh said that abortions never save lives.
"Here is my official stance. And again nobody should be confused on where Walsh and Duckworth stand. I am pro-life without exception," Walsh explained.
Walsh said issues like jobs, the economy, and Obamacare should be talked about more during this election.
"Mrs. Duckworth doesn't want to talk about that stuff. So she picks these other issues like abortion and gay rights all important issues but what about the house that's burning down."
Monday, February 25 2013 1:41 PM EST2013-02-25 18:41:37 GMT
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
Just as Oscar host Seth MacFarlane set his sights on a variety of targets with a mixture of hits and misses, the motion picture academy spread the gold around to a varied slate of films.
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Millions and millions of people tuned in to watch the Super Bowl, and including our friends serving overseas. Thousands of Chicago-style pizzas were sent overseas Tuesday.
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Matt Bogusz, 26, is Des Plaines' mayor-elect, the youngest mayor in the northwest suburbs and one of the youngest city leaders' in recent Illinois history. He spoke on his plans for his town, and about the big victory.
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Kelly's election is a big win for New York's Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
Kelly's election is a big win for New York's billionaire Mayor Mike Bloomberg. He and others worried that the Democratic primary in February might have been won by a candidate with an "A" rating from the NRA.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
FOX Chicago snagged the first post election interview with Obama campaign advisor David Axelrod. He was critical to Tuesday night's victory - and he gets to keep his mustache.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
President Barack Obama's Kenyan half-brother told FOX Chicago News exclusively that he's so proud, and hopes to keep with the family spirit in his own political pursuits.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
Just like in 2008, many people are racing to get political souvenirs from this year's election with Obama's re-election. One Chicago store on Michigan Ave expects to see and increase in sales.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
It was a rough night for the Republican Party, not only in the presidential race, but also in three matchups in the Illinois suburbs. Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady joined Good Day to explain.
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