Casey Urlacher files paperwork to run for Illinois Senate

Mettawa Mayor Casey Urlacher has his sights set on a higher office. 

Urlacher filed paperwork to run for the Illinois state Senate.

It's a rematch from the 2016 primary, which Republican Dan McConchie won.       

DOWNLOAD THE FOX 32 NEWS APP

Urlacher recently won a third term as Mettawa mayor, despite a federal indictment for running an illegal sports book.

He was allowed to run again for office after receiving a pardon from former President Donald Trump.