Channahon, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Channahon is a village in Grundy and Will
counties in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. The population was 12,560 at the 2010 census. Channahon is also the name of the township in which most of the village resides. The current village president is Joe Cook.
inhabitants, Channahon is located at the confluence of the Des Plaines
and Kankakee
rivers, where they form the Illinois River
. The Illinois and Michigan Canal
(including several locks) runs through most of the village, where it is fed by the water of the DuPage River
. The local Channahon State Park
celebrates the region's unique geographical history.
Later in the 19th century, a railroad line that eventually came under the control of the Santa Fe Railroad was laid through the eastern portions of the township, but no railroad actually passed through the village itself. In the late 1920s, U.S. Highway 6 came through Channahon; Interstates 80
and 55
followed in the 1960s (although I-80 runs approximately two miles to the north of the village limits).
In 1836, construction began on the I & M Canal and Channahon became the site for one of the locks that were needed along the waterway. The village itself was laid out by Myrvin Benjamin, and for awhile it was called DuPage, after the river that cut through the area.1 In the 1840s, the name of the area became Swifton, after the I & M Canal board president. This area continued to thrive until the railroad replaced inland boat travel, which caused business to decline. In the early 1900s, the automobile began to emerge as a new form of transportation. In June 1908, the owner of an automobile planned to sue the village after their automobile plummeted into the Du Page River due to a bridge failure. That incident was one of the factors in the decision of the village fathers to discard an earlier established corporate charter, according to legend.1
In 1962, the area was once again incorporated as the village of Channahon. Serious development finally began in the 1970s, as the village's proximity to two trunk line interstates resulted in both industrial growth (a Mobil
oil refinery
, two petrochemicals plants, a gigantic soybean
oil production facility, and numerous support businesses for the freight hauling industry) and residential development. The village also saw an influx of population from eastern Kentucky
in the wake of the closure of many of that area's coal
mines. Beginning in the 1990s, development in Channahon took on a more upper middle-class bent, with subdivisions sprouting in the former gravel
quarrying and dairy farming areas near the I&M Canal in the village's western areas, and a widely acclaimed, award winning public golf
course opening in the hilly southeastern area of the village near I-55.
A major natural gas
pipeline to the Chicago
area from Canada
had its southern terminus built in Channahon in 2000, bringing even more jobs and tax revenue to the now fast-growing village. Because the village had no downtown area, the Village of Channahon is currently working with Platinum Properties, LLC, and several other developers. The new town hall acts as a landmark to the new downtown area. The downtown area will host upscale stores and homes, along with St. Ann Parish.
In spite of the recent economic downturn, Channahon's economy remains vibrant and strong. Today with Channahon's central location between the industrial complex of the Joliet and Morris region at the cross roads of America, combined with the recreational potential of the I & M Canal area and the close proximity to interstate highways 55 and 80 sets the stage for prosperous growth and recognition. The community also has a wonderful park district including the title of 1996 National Gold Medal Awards Program finalist for outstanding parks and a golf course.
With a strong local government, good living, award winning schools and a growing business community, it's no wonder why over 12,000 residents proudly call the Village of Channahon, home.
The Park District is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, who set policy and review operations. Over 200 staff work to provide a quality experience for park visitors and program participants. The Park District is the area’s largest employer of High School and College age youth, in many cases providing these young adults with their first work experiences.
The boundaries of the Channahon Park District include all of the Village of Channahon; unincorporated areas in Channahon Township; and the portions of the Village of Minooka in Will County serving more than 20,000 residents.
The Channahon Park District operates many of the area’s premier recreation destinations. Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club is a nationally aclaimed 18 hole golf course. A complete golf shop and a newly remodeled, full service gourmet restaurant provide every amenity for golfers and non-golfers alike. The course is also designated as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the 379th in the world to receive the honor, in recognition of the course’s environmental stewardship practices.
Heritage Crossing Field House features two gymnasiums, a three lane, eight lap to the mile indoor track, and Dimensions Fitness Center. The partnership with Channahon School District 17 to build the facility has received national attention for innovation, cost sharing and community cooperation.
Tomahawk Aquatic Center, one of the area's premier water parks, and hosted over 23,000 visits annually. A waterslide and zero depth pool highlight the facility, which also includes expansive deck and turn sunning areas, and special water and sand play areas for kids. The Park District’s Learn to Swim program provided almost 1,300 kids with important lifetime skills in swimming last year.
Arrowhead Community Center houses Park District offices and indoor program space, including a dance/aerobics studio, two racquetball courts, and the popular Fun-N-Learn Preschool Program.
The Park District has over 210 acre (0.8498406 km²) of public parks. Major facilities include 122 acre (0.49371692 km²) Community Park, and 41 acres (165,921.3 m²) Central Park. These locations include lighted sports fields, winding trails, playgrounds and beutiful picnic space. Community Park includes a Disc Golf course and a scenic trail system. Central Park is the home of SK8 Zone skate park and serves as the location for the community’s annual Three Rivers Festival. Neighborhood parks are currently located in 16 areas, with five new locations planned.
Over 10,000 recreation program registrations are processed annually in toddler, preschool, youth, teen, adult, senior and family programs. The Park District sponsors many special events throughout the year, including an Independence Day celebration with fireworks; the Frosty 5 Mile which is the oldest consecutively scheduled running event in Will County; Movie in the Park; a Kids Triathlon; the Halloween Happenings; and annual craft show.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the village has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.5 km²), of which, 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it (8.50%) is water.
of 2000, there were 7,344 people, 2,279 households, and 1,989 families residing in the village. The population density
was 1,019.0 people per square mile (393.3/km²). There were 2,346 housing units at an average density of 325.5 per square mile (125.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, 0.42% African American
, 0.11% Native American, 0.27% Asian, none Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
of any race.
There were 2,279 households out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples
living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the village the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $71,991, and the median income for a family was $74,481. Males had a median income of $52,479 versus $31,692 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $22,867. About 1.8% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
), Sharon May (D-Channahon), and Deborah Rozark (R-Wilmington
). Grundy County residents are part of Board District 2, and they are represented by John Almer (R), John Galloway (R), Mike Lutz (D), Jeremy Ly (D), Jackie McKinney (D), and Ron Severson (R). In the Illinois State Senate, Channahon is represented by:
.
In the Illinois House of Representatives
, Channhon is represented by:
.
At the federal level, Channahon is represented by: Senators Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Mark Kirk
(R-Illinois), and Representative Adam Kinzinger
(R-11th District).
Will County, Illinois
As of the census of 2000, there were 502,266 people, 167,542 households, and 131,017 families residing in the county. The population density was 600 people per square mile . There were 175,524 housing units at an average density of 210 per square mile...
counties in the U.S. state
U.S. state
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of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. The population was 12,560 at the 2010 census. Channahon is also the name of the township in which most of the village resides. The current village president is Joe Cook.
Geography
Its name meaning "Meeting of the Waters" in the language of the area's original PotawatomiPotawatomi
The Potawatomi are a Native American people of the upper Mississippi River region. They traditionally speak the Potawatomi language, a member of the Algonquian family. In the Potawatomi language, they generally call themselves Bodéwadmi, a name that means "keepers of the fire" and that was applied...
inhabitants, Channahon is located at the confluence of the Des Plaines
Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River is a river that flows southward for through southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois in the U.S. Midwest, eventually meeting the Kankakee River west of Channahon to form the Illinois River, a tributary of the Mississippi River....
and Kankakee
Kankakee River
The Kankakee River is a tributary of the Illinois River, approximately long, in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in the United States. At one time the river drained one of the largest wetlands in North America and furnished a significant portage between the Great Lakes and the...
rivers, where they form the Illinois River
Illinois River
The Illinois River is a principal tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in the State of Illinois. The river drains a large section of central Illinois, with a drainage basin of . This river was important among Native Americans and early French traders as the principal water route...
. The Illinois and Michigan Canal
Illinois and Michigan Canal
The Illinois and Michigan Canal ran from the Bridgeport neighborhood in Chicago on the Chicago River to LaSalle-Peru, Illinois, on the Illinois River. It was finished in 1848 when Chicago Mayor James Hutchinson Woodworth presided over its opening; and it allowed boat transportation from the Great...
(including several locks) runs through most of the village, where it is fed by the water of the DuPage River
DuPage River
The DuPage River is a tributary of the Des Plaines River in the U.S. state of Illinois.-Course:The river begins as two individual streams. The West Branch of the DuPage River, long, starts in Schaumburg at Campanelli Park in Cook County and continues southward through the entire county of DuPage,...
. The local Channahon State Park
Channahon State Park
Channahon State Park is an Illinois state park in Will County, Illinois, United States. The park was named after a Native American word meaning "the meeting of the waters". It lies adjacent to the confluence of the Dupage, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers....
celebrates the region's unique geographical history.
Later in the 19th century, a railroad line that eventually came under the control of the Santa Fe Railroad was laid through the eastern portions of the township, but no railroad actually passed through the village itself. In the late 1920s, U.S. Highway 6 came through Channahon; Interstates 80
Interstate 80
Interstate 80 is the second-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, following Interstate 90. It is a transcontinental artery running from downtown San Francisco, California to Teaneck, New Jersey in the New York City Metropolitan Area...
and 55
Interstate 55
Interstate 55 is an Interstate Highway in the central United States. Its odd number indicates that it is a north–south Interstate Highway. I-55 goes from LaPlace, Louisiana at Interstate 10 to Chicago at U.S. Route 41 , at McCormick Place. A common nickname for the highway is "double...
followed in the 1960s (although I-80 runs approximately two miles to the north of the village limits).
History of the Village of Channahon
The Village of Channahon grew along the I & M Canal at the intersection of three rivers (i.e., Du Page, Des Plaines, and Kankakee Rivers.) An early archaeological excavation in the 1900s unearthed mound remnants that pointed to three to four thousand years of history. The Potawatomie Indians named this area and called it Channahon, which means "meeting of the waters.". The Potawatomie Indians solely inhabited this area until white settlers looking for good farmland began to settle here in 1832.In 1836, construction began on the I & M Canal and Channahon became the site for one of the locks that were needed along the waterway. The village itself was laid out by Myrvin Benjamin, and for awhile it was called DuPage, after the river that cut through the area.1 In the 1840s, the name of the area became Swifton, after the I & M Canal board president. This area continued to thrive until the railroad replaced inland boat travel, which caused business to decline. In the early 1900s, the automobile began to emerge as a new form of transportation. In June 1908, the owner of an automobile planned to sue the village after their automobile plummeted into the Du Page River due to a bridge failure. That incident was one of the factors in the decision of the village fathers to discard an earlier established corporate charter, according to legend.1
In 1962, the area was once again incorporated as the village of Channahon. Serious development finally began in the 1970s, as the village's proximity to two trunk line interstates resulted in both industrial growth (a Mobil
Mobil
Mobil, previously known as the Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, was a major American oil company which merged with Exxon in 1999 to form ExxonMobil. Today Mobil continues as a major brand name within the combined company, as well as still being a gas station sometimes paired with their own store or On...
oil refinery
Oil refinery
An oil refinery or petroleum refinery is an industrial process plant where crude oil is processed and refined into more useful petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt base, heating oil, kerosene, and liquefied petroleum gas...
, two petrochemicals plants, a gigantic soybean
Soybean
The soybean or soya bean is a species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible bean which has numerous uses...
oil production facility, and numerous support businesses for the freight hauling industry) and residential development. The village also saw an influx of population from eastern Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
in the wake of the closure of many of that area's coal
Coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams. The harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure...
mines. Beginning in the 1990s, development in Channahon took on a more upper middle-class bent, with subdivisions sprouting in the former gravel
Gravel
Gravel is composed of unconsolidated rock fragments that have a general particle size range and include size classes from granule- to boulder-sized fragments. Gravel can be sub-categorized into granule and cobble...
quarrying and dairy farming areas near the I&M Canal in the village's western areas, and a widely acclaimed, award winning public golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
course opening in the hilly southeastern area of the village near I-55.
A major natural gas
Natural gas
Natural gas is a naturally occurring gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, typically with 0–20% higher hydrocarbons . It is found associated with other hydrocarbon fuel, in coal beds, as methane clathrates, and is an important fuel source and a major feedstock for fertilizers.Most natural...
pipeline to the Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
area from Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
had its southern terminus built in Channahon in 2000, bringing even more jobs and tax revenue to the now fast-growing village. Because the village had no downtown area, the Village of Channahon is currently working with Platinum Properties, LLC, and several other developers. The new town hall acts as a landmark to the new downtown area. The downtown area will host upscale stores and homes, along with St. Ann Parish.
In spite of the recent economic downturn, Channahon's economy remains vibrant and strong. Today with Channahon's central location between the industrial complex of the Joliet and Morris region at the cross roads of America, combined with the recreational potential of the I & M Canal area and the close proximity to interstate highways 55 and 80 sets the stage for prosperous growth and recognition. The community also has a wonderful park district including the title of 1996 National Gold Medal Awards Program finalist for outstanding parks and a golf course.
With a strong local government, good living, award winning schools and a growing business community, it's no wonder why over 12,000 residents proudly call the Village of Channahon, home.
Park District
Formed in 1971, the award-winning Channahon Park District maintains numerous parks, facilities and plans a variety of programs and activities for all ages throughout the year.The Park District is governed by an elected Board of Commissioners, who set policy and review operations. Over 200 staff work to provide a quality experience for park visitors and program participants. The Park District is the area’s largest employer of High School and College age youth, in many cases providing these young adults with their first work experiences.
The boundaries of the Channahon Park District include all of the Village of Channahon; unincorporated areas in Channahon Township; and the portions of the Village of Minooka in Will County serving more than 20,000 residents.
The Channahon Park District operates many of the area’s premier recreation destinations. Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club is a nationally aclaimed 18 hole golf course. A complete golf shop and a newly remodeled, full service gourmet restaurant provide every amenity for golfers and non-golfers alike. The course is also designated as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, the 379th in the world to receive the honor, in recognition of the course’s environmental stewardship practices.
Heritage Crossing Field House features two gymnasiums, a three lane, eight lap to the mile indoor track, and Dimensions Fitness Center. The partnership with Channahon School District 17 to build the facility has received national attention for innovation, cost sharing and community cooperation.
Tomahawk Aquatic Center, one of the area's premier water parks, and hosted over 23,000 visits annually. A waterslide and zero depth pool highlight the facility, which also includes expansive deck and turn sunning areas, and special water and sand play areas for kids. The Park District’s Learn to Swim program provided almost 1,300 kids with important lifetime skills in swimming last year.
Arrowhead Community Center houses Park District offices and indoor program space, including a dance/aerobics studio, two racquetball courts, and the popular Fun-N-Learn Preschool Program.
The Park District has over 210 acre (0.8498406 km²) of public parks. Major facilities include 122 acre (0.49371692 km²) Community Park, and 41 acres (165,921.3 m²) Central Park. These locations include lighted sports fields, winding trails, playgrounds and beutiful picnic space. Community Park includes a Disc Golf course and a scenic trail system. Central Park is the home of SK8 Zone skate park and serves as the location for the community’s annual Three Rivers Festival. Neighborhood parks are currently located in 16 areas, with five new locations planned.
Over 10,000 recreation program registrations are processed annually in toddler, preschool, youth, teen, adult, senior and family programs. The Park District sponsors many special events throughout the year, including an Independence Day celebration with fireworks; the Frosty 5 Mile which is the oldest consecutively scheduled running event in Will County; Movie in the Park; a Kids Triathlon; the Halloween Happenings; and annual craft show.
Geography
Channahon is located at 41.438156°N 88.216520°W.According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 7.9 square miles (20.5 km²), of which, 7.2 square miles (18.6 km²) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) of it (8.50%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 7,344 people, 2,279 households, and 1,989 families residing in the village. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,019.0 people per square mile (393.3/km²). There were 2,346 housing units at an average density of 325.5 per square mile (125.6/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.22% White, 0.42% African American
African American
African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States...
, 0.11% Native American, 0.27% Asian, none Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.02% from two or more races. 3.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino
Latino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
of any race.
There were 2,279 households out of which 50.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 10.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.47.
In the village the population was spread out with 32.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 33.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 105.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $71,991, and the median income for a family was $74,481. Males had a median income of $52,479 versus $31,692 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $22,867. About 1.8% of families and 1.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Channahon is run by a Village Board of Trustees. The current President of the Board of Trustees is Joe Cook (re-elected on April 5th, 2011). At the county level, Will County residents are located within Board District 6, and are represented by Don Gould (R-ShorewoodShorewood, Illinois
Shorewood is a village in Troy Township, Will County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,686 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 15,521 as of 2008.- Presidents :...
), Sharon May (D-Channahon), and Deborah Rozark (R-Wilmington
Wilmington, Will County, Illinois
One of Wilmington's most notable geographical features is a large island in the Kankakee River, much of which is occupied by a city park. This island divides the river into a large channel and a smaller one which was used as a natural mill race during the early years of the city...
). Grundy County residents are part of Board District 2, and they are represented by John Almer (R), John Galloway (R), Mike Lutz (D), Jeremy Ly (D), Jackie McKinney (D), and Ron Severson (R). In the Illinois State Senate, Channahon is represented by:
| District | Name | Party | First Served | Area(s) of Channahon Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Gary G. Dahl Gary G. Dahl Gary G. Dahl was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 38th district from 2005 until his December 2010 resignation for personal reasons.... |
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2005 | Aux Sable Township Aux Sable Township, Grundy County, Illinois Aux Sable Township is one of seventeen townships in Grundy County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,525.-Geography:... , Channahon Township Channahon Township, Will County, Illinois Channahon Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 8,339 at the 2000 census.- External links :****... |
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| 42 | Linda Holmes Linda Holmes Linda Holmes is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since 2007.She received her BA from the National College of Education in 1984.-External links:* official IL Senate website**... |
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2007 | Troy Township Troy Township, Will County, Illinois Troy Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 27,970 at the 2000 census. It contains the western edge of the city of Joliet and the entirety of the village of Shorewood.- External links :****... |
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| 43 | A.J. Wilhelmi | Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
2005 | Troy Township Troy Township, Will County, Illinois Troy Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 27,970 at the 2000 census. It contains the western edge of the city of Joliet and the entirety of the village of Shorewood.- External links :****... |
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In the Illinois House of Representatives
Illinois House of Representatives
The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower house of the Illinois General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Illinois. The body was created by the first Illinois Constitution adopted in 1818. The state House of Representatives is made of 118 representatives elected from...
, Channhon is represented by:
| District | Name | Party | First Served | Area(s) of Channahon Represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | Pam Roth Pam Roth Pam Roth is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 75th district since 2011.-External links:*, official IL House website* profile... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
2011 | Aux Sable Township Aux Sable Township, Grundy County, Illinois Aux Sable Township is one of seventeen townships in Grundy County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,525.-Geography:... , Channahon Township Channahon Township, Will County, Illinois Channahon Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 8,339 at the 2000 census.- External links :****... |
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| 84 | Tom Cross Tom Cross (politician) Tom Cross is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 84th district where he has served since 1993... |
Republican Republican Party (United States) The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S... |
1993 | Troy Township Troy Township, Will County, Illinois Troy Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 27,970 at the 2000 census. It contains the western edge of the city of Joliet and the entirety of the village of Shorewood.- External links :****... |
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| 86 | Jack McGuire Jack McGuire Jack McGuire, a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, has represented the 86th District since 1995.-External links:* official IL House website** * profile*Follow the Money - John C. McGuire... |
Democratic Democratic Party (United States) The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous... |
1991 | Troy Township Troy Township, Will County, Illinois Troy Township is located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 27,970 at the 2000 census. It contains the western edge of the city of Joliet and the entirety of the village of Shorewood.- External links :****... |
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At the federal level, Channahon is represented by: Senators Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Mark Kirk
Mark Kirk
Mark Steven Kirk is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, Kirk was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 10th congressional district....
(R-Illinois), and Representative Adam Kinzinger
Adam Kinzinger
Adam Daniel Kinzinger is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R-11th District).