U.S. Senators--Barack Obama (obama.senate.gov/contact and phone (202) 224-2854) and Dick Durbin (durbin.senate.gov/contact.cfmand phone (202) 224-2152)

U.S. Representative--Phil Hare (His website is hare.house.gov and phone (202) 225-5905)

Illinois State Senators--Mike Jacobs of District 36 (no email--Springfield phone: 217-782-5957 and Moline phone:  309-797-0001) and John M. Sullivan of District 47 (no email--Springfield phone: 217-782-2479 and Quincy phone:  217-222-2295)

Illinois State Representatives--Patrick J. Verschoore of District 72 (no email--Springfield phone:  217-782-5970 and Rock Island phone:  309-793-4716) and Richard P. Myers of District 94 (no email--Springfield phone:  217-782-0416 and Macomb phone:  309-836-2707)