Some of Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock's current and previous employees will appear before a federal grand jury next month, and a former State Representative from Quincy says she won't seek Schock’s open congressional seat.
The government has been looking into Schock's House office expenses, his re-election campaign spending and his relationships with long-time political donors. The Justice Department issued subpoenas as part of the investigation.
Schock, a Republican from Peoria, plans to step down today.
Jil Tracy issued a statement yesterday that says she won't try for the Republican nomination in the 18th district.
State Senator Darin LaHood says he will try for the GOP nomination. Others are considering it.
The special election is expected this summer.