There’s no doubt in my mind, Hastert is walking away.
Chris Lauzen is the right person to succeed him. Hopefully, the local conservative grass roots will rally around him.
No doubt in my mind, either. It's a solidly Republican district and while a contentious primary may make it interesting I don't see even that causing the Democrats to pick it up.
Same with LaHood. Illinois 18th is a downstate district around Peoria. Large rural population. Should be easy for the GOP to keep that seat as well.
IL House Minority Leader - Tom Cross - won’t run.