Excerpts from a commentary at the ChicagoTribune.com:

Aurora Firefighters Local 99 have formally endorsed Linda Chapa LaVia’s campaign for Mayor of Aurora, IL and joins a growing list of elected officials and organizations supporting Chapa LaVia’s campaign, which include: U.S. Senator-Elect Tammy Duckworth, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, Illinois Comptroller Susanna Mendoza, Former Illinois Comptroller Dan Hynes, Congresswoman Robin Kelly, State Senator Linda Holmes, the North Central Illinois Labor Council, the Illinois AFL-CIO, Vote Vets PAC, the Painters District Council 30, Bricklayers Administrative District Council #1, National Association Letter Carriers Branch #219, AFT Local 604, Sheet Metal Workers Locals 265 & 73, Automobile Mechanics Local 701, Laborers Local 582, the Illinois Police Benevolent and Protective Association, Operating Engineers Local 399, Operating Engineers Local 150, Plumbers Local 130, SMART Local 171-T, United Auto Workers (UAW) Fox River Valley PAC, Teamsters Local 179, and the National Hispanic Labor Council.

Chapa LaVia is a lifelong resident of Aurora, a veteran of the U.S. Army and was first elected to the Illinois House in 2002. While serving in the House she has been a leader on education issues, has stood up for veterans, and has delivered millions of dollars to Aurora helping to improve the quality of life for its residents.

thanks Dan

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