SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An Illinois lawmaker with a tie to Peoria says he’ll soon leave the State Capitol.
State Representative Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is announcing his resignation, despite having just been reelected Tuesday to a district that he’s long said is the district Abraham Lincoln once served in the Springfield — the 87th District, which has a part of Tazewell County.
But, Butler also said he wouldn’t serve forever, and that he’s accepted a position with the Illinois Railroad Association — a job he’ll take at the end of the year.
He said the opportunity just came to him recently.
Prior to becoming a state lawmaker, among other jobs, Butler was a Chief of Staff to Ray LaHood when he was 18th District Congressman.
