Breaking News: Thanks to everyone sharing yesterday's article, Sean Morrison resigned as Cook County GOP Chair

Rejected by both liberals and conservatives, Sean Morrison resigns one year before his term was set to end

Thanks to your continued support and attention, our reporting has once again made an impact. Sean Morrison — the pedophile-defending Cook County GOP Chair — has officially resigned, one year before his term was set to end. He leaves office in disgrace.

Warning shocking content. Orland Park Police released the text messages Anthony Martin sent to the teenager he molested at Sean Morrison’s house. Even after Martin’s arrest, Morrison insisted he “trusted Martin” — and continued to employ him and provide him with a cell phone.

Illinois Record previously reported on Sean Morrison’s letter to Cook County Judge Hynes, urging leniency for Anthony Martin — a man convicted of molesting a teenager at Morrison’s own home. The judge ultimately granted that leniency, even allowing Martin to travel on Morrison’s behalf. Unlike the non–child sex offenders Morrison routinely criticizes on Twitter, Martin quickly re-offended in Colorado.

Twitter/ Sean Morrison

Morrison’s nine years at the helm were defined by scandal, financial collapse, and political irrelevance. The high point of his tenure turned out to be the moment he walked away.

Morrison is seeking to extend his corrupt legacy by pushing his longtime crony and political ally, Aaron Del Mar, as his replacement. He’s not just backing Del Mar politically — he’s also the godfather to Del Mar’s child. That kind of personal tie says everything about how deep this alliance runs — and just how desperate they are to keep control.

Facebook / Aaron Del Mar holds hands with Sean Morrison

Facebook / Sean Morrison and Aaron Del Mar embrace

Facebook/ Aaron Del Mar and Morrison take a playful photo.

Del Mar, who has recently resigned twice as Illinois State Party Co-Chair, is best known on the Illinois Record as an adult entertainment entrepreneur operating both Chicago tryst and SoulRaper.com .

Illinois Record/ Early December 2024, Leaked email sent to ILGOP officials announcing Del Mar’s plans to resign.

Journal & Topics'/ Aaron Del Mar resigned twice from his role as ILGOP co-chair — first on December 6, 2024, and again on January 29, 2025. The position itself was recently created and holds no official power

Facebook/ Del Mar’s second resignation also served as a grandstanding moment. Reportedly, he was upset over not being appointed to a vacant state senate seat.

Illinois Record/ WHOIS data confirms Aaron Del Mar’s ownership of SoulRaper.com — a site that featured an image of what appears to be Satan alongside the question, “Got Soul?”. Albeit with different intentions, it’s the same question Illinois Record often asks of political figures.

Whoever is next named chair is set to inherit what’s left of the Cook County GOP, including its pathetic $4,410.49 bank account.

Illinois Sunshine/ Cook County GOP’s account

Illinois Record will continue tracking this race — naming every candidate who steps up, and every committeeman willing to sell their soul to soul to SoulRaper.com’s Aaron Del Mar. The public deserves transparency — not another decade of coverups, perversion, and embarrassment.

Photo of Illinois Republicans and US Presidents Honest Abe Lincoln and Ulysses “Unconditional Surrender” Grant .

One path forward might be for Cook County citizens to form an alternative organization to support Republican efforts — one actually rooted in principle. Ideally, that means biblical values, but frankly, any guiding principle would be an improvement over the party’s current perverse state. It’s not healthy for any community — liberal or conservative — to function under a one-party system. As it stands, the Cook County GOP seems built to drive people out, trading integrity for scraps of power, corruption, and insider deals.