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The 11th District is currently represented by the retiring Republican Congressman Jerry Weller, who was elected in 1994. The district roughly follows along Interstate 80 from south of Chicago to east of the Mississippi River, and north to south along Interstate 39 from northern LaSalle County toward Bloomington-Normal. The 2001 redistricting removed some Democratic areas and added parts of Bureau, McLean and Livingston counties, resulting in a more Republican district. Fifty-three percent voted for President Bush in 2004 versus 46 percent for John Kerry.


Congressional Wrap-Up

Democrats had a big night nationally, but Republican House incumbents around Chicago held strong.
Halvorson Defeats Ozinga in 11th District

In the 11th District, Halvorson wins.
NRA Center of Controversy in Congressional Race

The NRA made a surprising endorsement in Illinois' contentious 11th Congressional District.
Big Guns Called in for Area Congressional Campaigns

Some high-powered political figures are in Chicago today to raise support for some competitive Congressional campaigns.
Cheney Comes to Chicago for Congressional Campaign

Vice President Dick Cheney throws his support behind concrete magnate Martin Ozinga.
South Suburban Congressional Race Neck-and-Neck

A highly competitive Congressional race in Chicago's southern suburbs has the attention of insiders in Washington.
Congressional Debate Called Off

Two congressional candidates backed out of a debate scheduled for this morning because they say it would be a "pep rally."
Martin Ozinga is GOP Choice in Illinois' 11th District

11th District GOP candidate Ozinga battles Debbie Halvorson for current rep Jerry Weller's seat.
11th Congressional Republicans Find Their Candidate

After their candidate dropped out of the race, Republicans are scheduled to name their replacement today.
Cement Mogul a Possible GOP Candidate for 11th District

Illlinois Republicans still looking for a candidate to keep the state's 11th Congressional District in their hands.
Baldermann Ready For November

New Lenox mayor says Dems can't buy district
Tim Baldermann Wins in the 11th District

Republican Tim Baldermann wins in the 11th District. Michael Puente reports from suburban New Lenox.
One-on-One With 11th District Republican Candidates

Questions and answers with the Republican candidates for the 11th Congressional seat.
11th District Race Heats Up

Three Republicans seeking nomination to replace Weller
Hey! Over Here! Feisty Congressional Races

There might not be a lot of media attention to Illinois' important congressional races, but the national political parties are watching.
11th Congressional District Republican Primary Candidates' Forum: Friday, January 18, 2008

The Republican candidates seeking to fill Congressman Jerry Weller’s seat participate in a forum.
Early Voting Begins Today

Registered voters can cast an early ballot starting today.
Weller Won't Seek Another Term

Republican Congressman Jerry Weller announces he won't run again for his seat.