Don’t miss the opportunity to meet U.S. Representative Aaron Schock and find out his thoughts on real estate and housing issues.

Sign up today for the Let’s Talk Real Estate event, scheduled for the morning of Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Illinois Association of REALTORS®, 522 S. Fifth St., in Springfield.

The agenda for the event includes check-in, breakfast, a discussion and question and answer session with the 33-year-old Republican who represents the 18th Congressional District. Local REALTORS® will provide market updates. Click here to register.

Schock was elected to Congress in 2008 and won reelection in 2010 and 2012. He serves on the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, subcommittees on Trade and Social Security, as well as the House Administration and the Republican Conference Advisory committees. As Deputy Republican Whip, Schock helps House Republican leadership develop legislative strategy and floor votes.

He faces Democrat Darrel Miller in the November election. The 18th district includes 19 counties and the metropolitan areas of Peoria, Springfield, Jacksonville and Bloomington-Normal.

Schock began his public service career by serving on the Peoria School Board from 2001 to 2005.  While only 22 years old, he was named the board’s vice president. He also served as board president before successfully running for the 92nd District of the Illinois House of Representatives. He won elections in (2004 and 2006) and served in the Illinois House from 2005 to 2009.