Peoria Standard

Darin LaHood, a representative of Illinois’ 16th district in the U.S. Congress since 2015, shared insights and updates via social media, addressing various community and national issues. Born in Peoria in 1968 and holding degrees from Loras College and John Marshall Law School, LaHood's posts on April 14 and 15, 2025, cover topics ranging from education and affordable housing to notable corporate milestones.On April 14, LaHood mentioned a visit to the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Bloomington, where he engaged with seniors to discuss "my priorities as their congressman, what is going on in DC, and the importance of participating in politics at every level." He expressed gratitude to Becky Phinney for facilitating the interaction.

"It was great to speak to a group of seniors at the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Bloomington!"Continuing his discourse on April 15, LaHood addressed affordable housing concerns while traveling through his district. He stated that the "bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act strengthens tools to drive investment and expands housing options for hardworking families nationwide." This tweet reflects ongoing dialogues about community well-being and legislative measures.

"As I travel throughout #IL16, I hear about how the lack of affordable housing impacts our communities."On the same day, LaHood extended congratulations to Caterpillar Inc. on its centennial anniversary, acknowledging the company's integral role in infrastructure development and community strengthening. Representing Peoria, he remarked on the company's legacy in his district, which hosts the largest concentration of its operations.

"Congratulations to @CaterpillarInc on their 100th Anniversary! Caterpillar has played a critical role in building our nation’s infrastructure and strengthening our communities."Darin LaHood is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Illinois’ 16th district. He replaced previous U.S Congress member Aaron Schock in 2015.