Rep. Ray LaHood of the 18th District is retiring. He shared his enthusiasm this morning for Aaron Schock with Illinois delegates at the RNC. Schock is the Republican candidate running to replace the retiring congressman's seat.

Illinois Senate Leader Frank Watson poked fun at the hugs shared by Illinois Democrats last week at the DNC. He also pointed out Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's inexperience.

Joseph Rosenfeld was a volunteer for the Humphrey campaign and had a perfect view of the action at Grant Park from the Conrad Hilton.

Joseph Rosenfeld was a volunteer for the Humphrey campaign and had a perfect view of the action at Grant Park from the Conrad Hilton.

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of the 14th District spoke at this morning's Illinois delegation breakfast from the Republican National Convention.

Rep. Peter Roskam of Illinois' 6th District spoke to his fellow delegates this morning at the Republican National Convention. Roskam said his party needs to reform what he called the “status quo” of the current healthcare system.

Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of the 14th District spoke at this morning's Illinois delegation breakfast from the Republican National Convention.