GOP nominee for Weller's seat withdraws
The Republican nominee to replace retiring GOP Congressman Jerry Weller is withdrawing from the race. In a statement released Friday, Tim Baldermann says he can't juggle his family life, his congressional candidacy and his two municipal jobs. He's the mayor of New Lenox and police chief of Chicago Ridge. Baldermann says he plans to file withdrawal documents with the Federal Election Commission on Monday. He had been slated to face Democratic state Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson and Green Party newcomer Jason Wallace for the 11th District seat. Weller is stepping down amid ethics questions after seven terms.