We've heard it suggested a lot lately that Congressman Bill Foster has found he doesn't really like DC and isn't that enthralled with being a member of Congress. Today, the editors of "The Progressive Fox" blog sent us this quick little post that indicates they're hearing the same thing:
Has anyone else been wondering whether Bill Foster is running for re-election or not? The Progressive Fox a new political blog with roots in the Fox Valley of northern Illinois (the far western suburbs of Chicago, for those of you who do not live in the area), devoted to writing about all manner of things political, near and far, from a progressive point of view. There's been speculation that State Rep. Linda Chapa-Lavia (D-Elgin) is ready to step up and succeed Foster if he chooses not to run in 2010. Former GOP House Speaker Denny Hastert's son recently announced his intention to run next year in the 14th CD.