Tim Ozinga resigns as Illinois State representative
CHICAGO (CBS) — Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) has resigned from the state legislature.
Ozinga represented the 37th district in the southwest suburbs for three years.
A committee is now accepting applications to replace Ozinga.
His position must be filled within 30 days.
Ozinga did not say why he resigned.
He released a statement that said, "I will continue to dedicate my time and efforts to making Illinois a better place. I remain committed to advocating for the people of my district and moving the state of Illinois in the right direction."
Ozinga remains the head of the Will County Republican Party.
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