Dan Proft secured the endorsement of Schaumburg Township GOP precinct captains in his Republican primary bid for governor. The Chicago resident with suburban ties called Thursday night's endorsement a "big win" for his campaign. Proft is a conservative commentator who has worked as a public relations agent and campaign manager. The precinct captains also backed Orland Park trustee and Metra board member Jim Dodge for lieutenant governor in the GOP primary. Proft is one of seven people running for the Republican endorsement for governor.