U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, speaks at his election night party on Tuesday night. [Blue Room Stream]   

It was a victorious night for three incumbent members of Illinois’ congressional delegation, who faced some of the most serious threats of their careers. Even with Congress’ approval rating at a low level, Illinois voters decided they liked how U.S. Reps. Mike Bost, a Murphysboro Republican, and Chicago Democrats Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and Danny Davis, represent them in Washington, D.C.