Michael J. Zalewski, an associate attorney at Chico & Nunes, P.C. announced that he is running for political office. Mr. Zalewski was chosen by the Democratic Committeemen of the 21st Representative District to replace Representative Robert Molaro, who is pursuing other interests, as the candidate to run for the 21st Representative District in the Illinois General Assembly. The election will take place in November, 2008. Chico & Nunes wishes Mr. Zalewski the best while he takes a leave of absence from the firm to run as a full time candidate.