Maureen Mulhall:  

I'm a full time lobbyist and a part time massage therapist. I've done both things for more than 25 yrs. and don't think I could give up either. It may sound a little schizophrenic with two such different careers but it works for me. I'm forever expanding my knowledge of massage which from time to time has provided interesting travel opportunities, like my trip to Russia. My proudest lobbying accomplishment in years has been passage of the concealed carry legislation in IL this spring. The love of my life is my 10 yr old nephew, Sean Michael Mulhall, courtesy of my sister Marlene (yes, Marlene gave birth for the first time at age 46!). Marlene has survived both liver cancer and breast cancer in the past 9yrs - I'm grateful that she's still alive, in part thanks to a liver transplant. We all live together in a 100+ yr old house in Springfield. I love giving tours of Springfield when people visit. I live 4 blocks from the new Presidential Museum which I highly recommend if you find yourself in Springfield. Let me know if you're planning a trip to Spfd and I'd be happy to be your tour guide. I've also been very involved in my neighorhood association where we are working to restore a 150 yr old neighborhood. I've traveled a lot through the years, both within the US and outside. I've recently been to Mexico, Paris and my favorite place in the world, Scotland, where I found out what a Scotsman wears under his kilt!! I anticipate returning to Scotland for a longer visit in 2014. Once I win the lottery I'll buy a second home along Loch Ness. Music is a big part of my life - listening, not playing. In the past couple of years I've seen ...Expand for more