Just more than 800 votes in Tuesday's primary brought a close to political newcomer and University of Chicago Trauma Center director and physician Jefferey Leef's run for the Illinois 7th Congressional District seat.
Thom Serafin, University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) Alumni Board chair, was featured recently in the UIS Alumni Magazine as he and UIS Chancellor Susan Koch prepare to honor two alumni this week with the UIS Alumni Achievement and Distinguished Service awards.