IL-6 Map
2004
Bush 53 %
Kerry 47 %
2000
Bush 53 %
Gore 47 %
Cook Partisan Index +3 R
Republican: Uberwingnut Peter Roskam who is excellent at campaigning, constituent service and damn likeable.
Democrat: No serious candidate. Tammy Duckworth decided against the race and no serious candidate has announced.
Given Roskam is a prodigious fundraiser and has high positive name recognition, this is unlikely to be a targeted race. Republicans get a pass on one race.
IL-17 Map
2004
Kerry 51
Bush 48
2000
Gore
Bush
Cook Partisan Index +5 D
Democrat: Progressive Phil Hare won his last race with 57 % of the vote and appears to have no serious challenger. He’s been a great surprise as a strong voice for progressive causes. And he bought some ties.