PETER O'MALLEY IS LEAVING THE 6th DIST. RACE

Hiram Wurf has the story.

From the Peter O'Malley campaign:

"Democratic congressional candidate Peter O'Malley announced today that he will be withdrawing from the race for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 6th District effective immediately.

Mr. O'Malley, an arbitrator with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, cited the demands of his job and the best interests and needs of his young family as the reasons behind his decision.

Mr. O'Malley indicated that he is grateful to all who supported him, and that he greatly appreciates the opportunity to share in their dreams and hopes for the future. He also indicated that he will support the Democratic nominee for this crucial seat, whoever that may be."

And tonight, Hiram is moderating DuPage Democracy for Illinois' Democratic 6th Congressional Candidate Forum with the two remaining Democratic candidates Christine Cegelis and Lindy Scott.