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Now that we've said farewell to Rahm and set the date for elections to replace him, it's time for speculation on who will take the reins in the 5th congressional district, the former seat of our beloved Governor. The field is crowded now with counts of as many as 18 people running, but Ald. Patrick O'Connor (40th) appears to be pulling ahead of the pack, since he is poised to receive the critical Democratic Party endorsement after Ald. Tom Allen (38th) dropped out, citing his desire to remain on the City Council: "My passion is more on the local level of government and helping people in the neighborhood...It's not a money factor [tied to a lingering debt from his campaign for state's attorney]. It's merely that I can accomplish more in the job I'm doing right now."

Cook County Commissioner and notarized Red Wings hater Mike Quigley is filing papers to run for the U.S. Congressional seat being vacated by Rahm Emanuel, a race which continues to heat up. Quigley has a history of battling with Mayor Daley so he could become The Anti-Daley Candidate. While many have talked the talked about joining the race to replace Rahm, the only other candidate to officially file is state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz.