Dillard Gets Landslide Win Over Nybo in 24th Senate District Race

The district includes all or part of Clarendon Hills, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Hinsdale, Lisle, Oak Brook, Western Springs, and Wheaton.

Updated at 11:05 p.m. State Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) grabbed more than 60 percent of the vote and beat Rep. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) for the Republican nomination in Illinois' 24th Senate District in Tuesday's General Primary.   The incumbent has served the 24th District since 1993. "I take this as a nice referendum on my leadership style," Dillard said over the phone after the win became official. "It shows that people understand results and want state legislators to work in collaboration without ever giving up their principles." With 100 percent of precincts reporting in both DuPage and Cook counties, Dillard had 19,145 total votes (62 percent) to Nybo's 11,928 (32 percent). Nybo, who has represented the state's 41st House District …

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Letter: Chris Nybo is the Candidate Who Can Meet Illinois' Challenges Head On

The state is drowning in debt and status quo is not working.

The state of Illinois is facing challenging and fiscally complex problems, from a crippling structural deficit, to the challenge of pension and Medicaid reform, and a hostile business climate.  The status quo is no longer a viable option. It is time for us to elect officials with political courage—the political courage to make the tough decisions necessary to put this state on a path toward addressing challenging issues head on.  Chris Nybo is that candidate for the 24th Illinois Senate District. Chris Nybo is qualified, capable and has proven to be an individual with the political courage to make tough decisions in the best interest of his district and the state.      We need a generation of fresh, independent voices in Springfield, not …

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Letter: Vote for Nybo is 'Vote for Change'

Chris Nybo can tackle hard issues and move Illinois away from its current unsustainable path.

For too long, politicians in Springfield have ignored fiscal realities and taken Illinois to the brink of financial ruin. Anything positive that has been accomplished pales in comparison to the financial neglect of our state. Politicians have focused on playing the game and protecting their turf, rather than serving Illinois and its citizens. Kirk Dillard has been in the Illinois Senate for nearly 20 years. Illinois needs a change, and as voters, we can make change happen. Chris Nybo is a hardworking parent who cares about his family and his state, as are I and many others. I met Chris after he rang my doorbell going to door-to-door to meet the voters. I believe he is a person who can tackle hard issues and take on the establishment to …

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Kevin Fitzpatrick

10:17 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012

You betcha I'm defending my guy. He's one of the most remarkable guys I've ever known in politics. Illinois is better with him!   more ›

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Letter: Pro-business Nybo Makes Sense for Illinois

Nybo is willing to face pension reform head-on.

After the redistricting maps finally came out, it was very confusing for a time. Once I realized that Glen Ellyn had the opportunity to be represented by Chris Nybo in the State Senate, I was thrilled and able to get to work for good government! My company is based in Oak Brook, where Mr. Nybo currently serves as State Representative. I've had many opportunities to meet with him and see him at work in the community. What I appreciate most is his logical approach and candid discussion on pension reform. The fact he is willing to meet this issue head-on is something that impresses me greatly. As a businessman, I know that this crisis could have and should have been dealt with long ago by the legislature. The fact they continued to delay any …

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Milton Republicans Endorse Pihos for Cronin Vacancy

Pihos, a resident of Glen Ellyn, was unable to attend the endorsement meeting.

Milton Township Republicans overwhelmingly endorsed Rep. Sandy Pihos of Glen Ellyn to fill the seat of Sen. Dan Cronin, who will resign from his position before the end of the month. The Milton Republicans met Wednesday night in a special endorsement meeting. Committeeman Dave Diersen said the township Republicans wanted to voice their opinion about who should be representing them in the coming legislative session. Cronin, an Elmhurst Republican, represents the 21st Senate District, which includes parts of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton. Cronin, who was in the middle of a four-year term, successfully ran for Chairman of the DuPage County Board earlier this month. He will have to resign his Senate seat before he is sworn in as chairman next month. …

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