Elmhurst Republican Nybo sworn in to Illinois Senate

Attorney Chris Nybo, an Elmhurst Republican, was sworn in Wednesday to his a seat in the Illinois Senate after being appointed to serve the rest of departing Kirk Dillard's term.

Nybo, who previously served one term in the Illinois House, is running in the November election to occupy the Senate seat full-time against Democrat Suzanne Glowiak of Western Springs.

Dillard is starting as the new chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority and stepped down from the Senate seat before the end of his term.

Nybo was chosen to replace Dillard by local Republican officials.