Joliet Teacher Will Run For Bertino-Tarrant's Senate Seat

JOLIET, IL — Just days after Joliet City Council member Larry Hug announced he is 95 percent sure that he will run for the State Senate seat being vacated by Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, a Joliet Township High School Board member, Meg Loughran Cappel, announced that she will run for the office.

"A special education teacher elected to the Joliet Township School Board in April of 2017, Loughran Cappel is a lifelong Will County native dedicated to serving the community," Thursday's press release stated.

According to her candidate profile, Loughran Cappel is a member and former union representative with American Federation of Teachers Local 604, a part of the Sunday morning teaching team at Legacy Vineyard Community Church and a member of the Shorewood Chamber of Commerce.

“As a mother, school board member, teacher, and local business owner I understand the challenges our communities face when it comes to high property taxes, equity in our educational system, and access to quality, affordable healthcare. My goal in Springfield will be to give a voice to the 49th District’s constituents and to fight for their priorities,” said Loughran Cappel.

The 49th Legislative District includes all of or part of the communities of Aurora, Bolingbrook, Boulder Hill, Channahon, Crest Hill, Joliet, Montgomery, Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Romeoville and Shorewood.