Chicago state lawmaker launches bid for Rep. Robin Kelly's congressional seat

Chicago state lawmaker launches bid for Rep. Robin Kelly's congressional seat

CHICAGO (WGN) — As Rep. Robin Kelly pursues a U.S. Senate seat, an influential state lawmaker is eyeing her job. Robert Peters, 40, who represents Kenwood and Hyde Park in the Illinois Senate, has launched a bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat. "We have Donald Trump and Elon Musk. They’re taking an axe to democracy. They’re taking an axe to government, people are hurting," Peters told WGN in a sit-down interview. "We need people who can …