Larry Walsh Jr. named to replace McGuire
By Bob Okon bokon@stmedianetwork.com April 30, 2012 5:28PM
Larry Walsh Jr.
Updated: June 2, 2012 8:14AM
JOLIET — Will County Democrats on Monday afternoon named Larry Walsh Jr. to replace state Rep. Jack McGuire, D-Joliet, in the 86th House seat.
McGuire resigned April 6 after running unopposed in the March 20 primary.
Walsh, the son of Will County Executive Larry Walsh and a Jackson Township trustee, will complete McGuire’s term and take his place on the ballot.
Others seeking the post were: Joliet City Councilwoman Jan Quillman, Joliet Junior College Trustee Dan O’Connell and Joliet Township High School Board member Paige Vanderhyden.
