If there was any doubt as to how hard it is going to be to knock newly-appointed State Senator Darby Hills out of office, the following filing with the Illinois State Board of Elections should provide the answer:

McHenry County Board member Matt Kunkel has signed on to chair her Political Action Committee.
Additional reported contributions so far are
- $1,000 from Sherry Kunkle
Hill was appointed by party leaders to replace retiring Dan McConshie.