Retired teacher and resident of Palatine Township for 20 years; currently serves as Palatine Township Democratic Committeeman. Sue has been extensively recognized throughout the state for her volunteer work and advocacy for child welfare issues and open land initiatives. Her husband, children, and grandchildren all live in the area.

Senator Dick Durbin was elected by his fellow Democratic Senators in December, 2004 to the Senate's second highest ranking Democratic leadership post. He also serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Commitee.

Podcasts from Senator Durbin

http://durbin.senate.gov

Barack Obama has been a community organizer, civil rights attorney, and leader in the Illinois state Senate, who has continued his fight for working families in the United States Senate. Senator Obama is focused on promoting economic growth and bringing good paying jobs to Illinois.

http://obama.senate.gov/

Melissa Bean brings her 20-year business and entrepreneurial background combined with a deep commitment to her community as a wife and mother, to her candidacy for Congress in Illinois' Eighth District.

http://www.house.gov/bean