Peoria Pundit

From a press release:

Governor Jim Edgar to Appear With Darin LaHood
Rare campaign visit by former Governor indicates candidate LaHood’s strength in State’s Attorney’s Race

Peoria, IL – Illinois’ beloved Governor Jim Edgar who served this State for many years, including two terms in the Executive Mansion in the 1990’s is scheduled to appear in Peoria on behalf of Peoria County State’s Attorney candidate Darin LaHood. Edgar’s visit follows a successful March fundraising appearance for LaHood by former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft (for whom LaHood worked in an anti-terrorism unit) indicating that voters locally and State and Federal leaders beyond view LaHood’s candidacy as strong potential for unseating a longtime County incumbent.

Governor Edgar’s visit will be highlighted at a fundraiser for Darin LaHood to take place on Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Weaver’s Angus Farm located at 806 W. Route 150 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The event will be western-themed, and includes music, horses, a BBQ dinner and beverages. The cost of the event is $50 per person. Edgar and LaHood will speak during a short program at event.

“To be competitive in politics, it is a reality that candidates have to raise a lot of money,” said LaHood. “I am truly honored that Governor Edgar is willing to help me do this. While this event is a fundraiser, I do believe that we will have a lot of fun. I encourage people to come out and meet our former Governor who did a lot of great things for Illinois in the 1990’s, but also enjoy the music and horses. It should be a great evening.”

Since leaving the Governor’s Mansion in 1999, Jim Edgar has remained politically active, though rarely attends campaign events. He currently serves as a distinguished fellow of the Institute of Government & Public Affairs at the University of Illinois in Champaign. Darin LaHood has known Governor Edgar for many years, starting in the early 1990’s when Edgar’s son, Brad, and Darin were roommates while both worked in Washington, D.C. The elder Edgar is enthusiastically supporting LaHood’s candidacy and believes him to be a strong asset for the people of Peoria County.

Darin LaHood, 39, was born and raised in Peoria. He is a former federal prosecutor who served four years with U.S. Department of Justice in Las Vegas, Nevada. LaHood was also an Assistant State’s Attorney in both Tazewell and Cook counties. LaHood and his wife Kristen returned home to Peoria in 2005 to raise their three children: McKay, Luke, and Teddy. LaHood currently practices law with the firm of Miller, Hall, & Triggs. Darin and Kristen are active in numerous Peoria charity and civic organizations and are members of St. Vincent de Paul Church. Visit www.DarinLaHood.com to learn more about the candidate, volunteer opportunities or to contribute to the campaign.

 

Tags: Darin LaHood, Jim Edgar, Kevin Lyons, Peoria County State's Attorney

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