Rick Heidner is a lifelong Illinoisan. Rick grew up in a small apartment in Chicago's western suburbs, with a hardworking mother who did everything she could to provide for Rick and his brother. From the time he was a young boy, Rick worked to help his mom keep the family afloat.
Christina Neitzke-Troike is a lifelong Illinoisian with deep roots in the suburban Chicago region. A graduate of Lockport Township High School and Moraine Valley Community College, Christina has built her career on the principle of direct, hands-on service. She is running for Lieutenant Governor to ensure that Illinois meets the needs of each community in our state.
Visionary commercial real estate and business development entrepreneur Rick Heidner calls Barrington Hills home. You might see him at a local grocery store, or at The Arboretum for one of its highly successful concert events. He and Alisa first teamed up 34 years ago as husband and wife, and then through the formation of Heidner Properties, their family business, which today includes four of their five children as partners who each run businesses. The family stays true to its values that they believe is the foundation of their success—honesty, integrity, and ethical business practices…
The American Dream is our collective belief that through hard work and determination, and maybe a little luck, anyone can achieve success and upward mobility in the United States, regardless of their background. While traditionally associated with the success of material wealth, the American Dream can also include personal fulfillment, social mobility, and achieving one’s full potential. For many, the reality is that pursuing this ambitious dream is hindered by a formidable obstacle course of systematic barriers. This is Rick Heidner’s story…
