Economy dominates race for Congress

The players may be the same, but the arena is entirely different. Sure, the race between Rep. Bill Foster, D-Geneva, and his Republican challenger, Jim Oberweis, is a reprise of last spring. It was then that the retirement of House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Sugar Grove, prompted a special election, which Foster won. Yet, in the shadow of a historic economic bailout, 7 months' time has shifted the candidates' focus away from issues such as immigration and conflict in the Middle East. Now, the two men are voicing almost sole concern for repairing America's economy and the industries it affects.