Longtime Northwest Side Rep. John D'Amico Resigns
Rep. John D’Amico (D-Chicago) resigned from the House Friday afternoon. He served had served in the House since 2004.
Longtime northwest side Rep. John D’Amico (D-Chicago) resigned Friday.
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D’Amico, an Edgebrook resident, said that he plans to spend more time with his wife and three grown children but is not necessarily retired from politics.
"I have not ruled out running for office in the future," D’Amico said in a statement. "I would be remiss if I did not thank my family for their love and support throughout my political career."
He added, "It has been an honor and privilege to represent the people of the 15th District. None of my legislative efforts would have been possible without the vote of confidence from all the supporters sending me to Springfield, (and) I want to thank all of my colleagues who have helped create safer roadways for all Illinoisans."
The 59-year-old D’Amico, who is a former foreman for the city Department of Water Management, is the nephew of former 39th Ward alderman Margaret Laurino, who retired in 2019.
D’Amico did have an announced primary challenge from the left, Michael Rabbitt. Rabbitt describes himself as a community leader, activist, and organizer. He works in Business Transformation at Argonne National Laboratory.
It appears Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) has the most weighted vote to choose D’Amico’s successor.
D’Amico’s current 15th district includes Mayfair, North Park, Sauganash, and Edgebrook on the northwest side of the city and parts of Niles, Morton Grove, and Glenview in suburban Cook County. The new 15th district is generally the same with the addition of portions of the Peterson Park neighborhood in Chicago.
D’Amico did not return a message seeking comment.