Hoping to resolve a legal challenge, a group of suburban Republican leaders on Friday announced it is reopening applications for the vacant 26th Senate District seat.

A Barrington Hills village trustee and children's charity founder has been tapped as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District.

Top priority for Fox Lake? Donny Schmit: Continued controlled development. We are updating our comprehensive plan, engaging in marketing, enhancing our parks and working with developers.

Sean Stochl: My top priority is increasing housing options to accommodate families, retirees, and individuals who want to enjoy the unparalleled recreational resources Fox Lake has to offer

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin says he's interested in filling the Illinois Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Dan McConchie, who has announced his plan to step down.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, after nearly nine years of service. Several Democrats are said to be eyeing his 26th District seat, which will be up for election next year.

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois' 10th District has been named to lead the New Democrat Coalition, a 110-member centrist group within the House’s Democratic caucus.

McHenry County-area icumbent Statehouse members, both Republican and Democrat, were leading their respective challengers.

State Sen. Dan McConchie will hold a free veterans appreciation luncheon and expo to honor veterans and their families who live in the 26th Senate District from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2.