Mayor Cohen Barnes runs for state representative
DeKALB – DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes announced his candidacy for Illinois State Representative of the 76th District, which includes parts of Bureau, ...
DeKALB – DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes announced his candidacy for Illinois State Representative of the 76th District, which includes parts of Bureau, Lasalle, Livingston, Putnam and DeKalb counties. If elected to the General Assembly in Springfield, Barnes plans to continue in both roles until his term as mayor ends in 2025. The incumbent, Rep. Lance Yednock, is not seeking reelection. Barnes believes economic development is key to the city's growth – an ideal he cites from serving as President of the Board of Directors for the DeKalb County Economic Development Corp.