5 new Chicago-area members of US House prepare to take office amid delegation turnover
Keisha Patel
Keisha Patel
Sports Reporter · Oak Park, IL
Keisha Patel, a former athlete and graduate of the University of Chicago, has spent the last seven years covering local high school and college sports. Her passion for sports shines through her articles, encouraging community support for local teams.
More from Keisha →Sports Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM · 1 min read
Five newly elected members of the House of Representatives from the Chicago area are preparing to take office , marking a significant transition in the region's congressional delegation as several longtime lawmakers leave their seats.