Rep. Egofske Will Not Seek Another Term In Illinois House

LEMONT, IL — 82nd District Illinois House Representative John Egofske will not seek another term in the Illinois General Assembly, he said in a statement on Wednesday.

Egofske, who serves as Mayor of Lemont, said he will not run in the upcoming election due to his responsibilities as mayor. He was appointed as representative earlier this year after Representative Jim Durkin resigned.

“Having the opportunity to serve the people of the 82nd district in the Illinois General Assembly has been a distinct honor,” Egofske said. “Due to my responsibilities as Mayor of Lemont as our community continues to grow and manage new projects and economic development, I have chosen to not run in the upcoming election. I would like to extend my heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this past year.”

Egofske is currently serving his second term as mayor of Lemont.

Shortly after Egofske's statement, Nicole La Ha Zwiercan announced her candidacy for 82nd District representative.

La Ha Zwiercan, who lives in Homer Glen and previously served as a Village Trustee there, thanked Egofske for his endorsement.

"I have known Nicole as a strong leader in Homer Glen who knows how to make change in Springfield," Egofske said in a release. “I am confident Nicole’s collaborative and thoughtful approach will serve us well in the General Assembly.”

“I’d like to thank Representative Egofske for his service and dedication to the 82nd District,” La Ha Zwiercan said. “I am honored to have his support and look forward to working with him to continue the tradition of strong representation for the people of the 82nd District.”

La Ha Zwiercan was also named Mrs. America 2022, and has spent the year advocating for community accessibility and inclusive parks for children who live with disabilities, according to the release. She is also the founder of the Ability Awareness Committee in Homer Glen.

The 82nd District includes all or portions of Willowbrook, Burr Ridge, Willow Springs, Darien, Western Springs, Homer Glen and Lemont.