Darin LaHood Tackles Antisemitism and Celebrates Local Community Efforts

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood Addresses Rising Antisemitism and Celebrates Community Initiatives Darin LaHood, serving as the congressional representative for Illinois's 16th district, recently shared updates highlighting his efforts to combat antisemitism and support local community projects. On July 31, 2025, he expressed concern over the increasing hate crimes nationwide, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with Jewish community leaders like LaDona Fishkin and Goldie Pekarsky to enhance safety measures. The following day, LaHood visited Galena to observe local manufacturing, touring Lemfco Inc. and emphasizing the sector's vitality within his district. He praised the company's contributions and reaffirmed his commitment to bolstering industry growth. On August 3, 2025, he highlighted a significant charitable achievement, noting that over $12.1 million was raised for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to support pediatric treatment and research efforts. Having represented Illinois's 16th district since 2015, LaHood was re-elected in 2022 with over 66% of the vote, continuing his focus on community safety, economic development, and charitable initiatives.