Wednesday, August 5, 2015 || Originally Published: Wednesday Journal || By Michael Romain  Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin (D-1st), whose district covers Maywood, is considering a run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Republican Sen. Mark Kirk. News of the announcement was first reported by Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed in an Aug. 5 column. Boykin will announce the creation of an exploratory committee … Continue reading Richard Boykin Considering U.S. Senate Run