Chain Reaction Brewing for State Elections

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With state Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington and U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood of Peoria dipping their toes into the gubernatorial ooze - not to mention state Sen. Dan Rutherford and his statewide ambitions - there are many Central Illinois politicians anxiously milling about on the sidelines, eagerly waiting the new opportunities that may arise if the aforementioned vacate their present offices.

For example, there's state Rep. David Leitch, R-Peoria, who might like to run for Congress if LaHood decides to trade in his seat in Washington, D.C., for a chance to live in the Executive Mansion.

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Chain Reaction Brewing for State Elections

Peoria County State's Attorney Kevin Lyons, a Democrat, may also be ready to test his political muscle by making a run for LaHood's post.

Then there's state Sen. Larry Bomke, R-Springfield. He...

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