Weller, IL News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/ Weller, IL News State Senate hopefuls address local Democrats http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/f60e0893d55876a587420fbc68584df3.html There should be a new state senator for the 40th District in about two weeks Tuesday in a rare glimpse into what ordinarily is a fairly secretive process more than 80 people most of them Democratic Party regulars Web exclusive: State senate hopefuls address local Democrats http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/48ea02175490c6ed02dc9d2da82d40b6.html By Phil Angelopangelodailyjournalcom8159373382There should be a new state senator for the 40th District in about two weeksTuesday in a rare glimpse into what ordinarily is a fairly secretive process more than 80 people most of them Democratic Party regulars gathered St Germaine: Senate finalists are a fine group http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/67cda15425ed8af3794825d87dd81da5.html Manteno Mayor Tim Nugent is one of four finalists selected by regional Democratic Party leaders as potential replacements for state Sen Debbie Halvorson of Crete The others are Will County Board member John Anderson of Monee; Beecher attorney John Pavich Final vote tally does not change outcomes http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/26d0e6047f42afd20f41615f46c90132.html Although Thursday's canvass added 87 votes to the totals from the Nov 4 election they had little impact on the final results Schock Halvorson join other firsttimers on Capitol Hill http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/fc2080ab238b32d808039f31882b2398.html SPRINGFIELD Illinois two incoming members of Congress are preparing this week for their upcoming terms and getting a little advice in the process Republican Aaron Schock of Peoria and Democrat Debbie Halvorson of Crete are in Washington DC this week participating in orientation programs for firsttime lawmakers After the White House it's payday Bill helping Hillary get State job Eric Holder reportedly gets AG job JJC trustee missing months of meetings http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/ec7daa3015cbde8c7036209de2c7fdf2.html Where is Susan Block Maybe Jerry Weller knows Like US Rep Weller and his famously missed vote on the first economic bailout Joliet Junior College Trustee Block hasn't been showing up for work lately Ed Felker Political scene buzzes during transition period http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/9ff59ef1cc1e5cf7699cd41ee14ebd02.html The political scene buzzed last week with the prospect of the upcoming ObamaBiden administration and the newlyexpanded Democratic majorities in the House and Senate The final total won't be known until a number of tooclosetocall contests including the Halvorson vows return home availability http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/illinois/weller/content/583ad4286f9f2a3696043dd43e32eee1.html US Repelect Debbie Halvorson DCrete will stick to the triedandtrue freshman approach of coming home to her 11th Congressional District every chance she gets she said Wednesday Fresh off her decisive victory over Republican candidate Martin Ozinga III of Homer