A member of the Illinois General Assembly from the Quad Cities has decided not to run for re-election next year. Today, state representative Pat Verschoore of Milan announced his retirement.
The retired union plumber has represented the 72nd district for the past 12 years.
Verschoore says he wants to spend more time with his family, but promised to finish his current term which doesn't expire until next year.
As important achievements, he lists construction of the new riverfront campus in Moline of Western Illinois University, helping the ARC of the Quad Cities get funding for new small group homes, Metro LInk's new maintenance facility in Rock Island, and transportation projects such as the re-construction of John Deere Road in Moline.
