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Pat Quinn has devoted his life to standing up for the working people of Illinois and fighting political corruption, government waste, and unfair taxes. He has earned a national reputation as an honest leader who has never been afraid to speak his mind and battle special interests on behalf of everyday men and women. Pat Quinn was born in Illinois in 1948, the eldest of P.J. and Eileen Quinn's three sons. After attending Catholic grade school, he attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park. He graduated in 1967 and entered Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in international economics and then obtained his law degree from Northwestern University's School of Law in 1980. Since taking office, Governor Quinn has devoted himself to balancing the state budget, creating new jobs and new opportunities for Illinois families, bringing fairness to our tax code and leading the fight to reform state government. In his first act as Governor, Quinn signed an executive order establishing the Illinois Reform Commission. The independent, bipartisan Commission developed a menu of important reforms to bring fairness, honesty, transparency and accountability to Illinois government. Governor Quinn took swift action to reopen state parks and historic sites that had been closed by the Blagojevich Administration, ensuring access for the 44 million people who visit the state's recreational areas each year - generating an estimated $790 million in overall economic impact in Illinois. On April 3, Governor Quinn signed into law his $3 billion Jump Start Capital Plan - Illinois' first capital construction program in 10 years. Combined with the federal stimulus funds, the Jump Start Capital Plan will create thousands of jobs in Illinois. Today, Governor Quinn splits his time between the Executive Mansion in Springfield and his longtime home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood. He is the proud father of two grown sons, Patrick and David. Governor Pat Quinn has devoted his life to standing up for the working people of Illinois and fighting political corruption, government waste, and unfair taxes. He has earned a national reputation as an honest leader who has never been afraid to speak his mind and battle special interests on behalf of everyday men and women. Pat Quinn was born in Illinois in 1948, the eldest of P.J. and Eileen Quinn's three sons. After attending Catholic grade school, he attended Fenwick High School in Oak Park. He graduated in 1967 and entered Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1971 with a bachelor's degree in international economics and then obtained his law degree from Northwestern University's School of Law in 1980. Since taking office, Governor Quinn has devoted himself to balancing the state budget, creating new jobs and new opportunities for Illinois families, bringing fairness to our tax code and leading the fight to reform state government. In his first act as Governor, Quinn signed an executive order establishing the Illinois Reform Commission. The independent, bipartisan Commission developed a menu of important reforms to bring fairness, honesty, transparency and accountability to Illinois government. Governor Quinn took swift action to reopen state parks and historic sites that had been closed by the Blagojevich Administration, ensuring access for the 44 million people who visit the state's recreational areas each year - generating an estimated $790 million in overall economic impact in Illinois. On April 3, Governor Quinn signed into law his $3 billion Jump Start Capital Plan - Illinois' first capital construction program in 10 years. Combined with the federal stimulus funds, the Jump Start Capital Plan will create thousands of jobs in Illinois. Today, Governor Quinn splits his time between the Executive Mansion in Springfield and his longtime home in Chicago's Galewood neighborhood. He is the proud father of two grown sons, Patrick and David. | |
| Attorney General Lisa Madigan was elected to her second term as Illinois’ Attorney General on November 7, 2006, receiving the largest vote total of any statewide candidate. As Illinois’ chief legal officer, Madigan advocates for the people and the state of Illinois. Since being sworn into office in January 2003, she has worked to pass a lifetime supervision law to keep our communities safe from dangerous sexual offenders, led efforts to protect children from online predators, fought toensure integrity in Illinois’ gambling industry, secured passage of laws to help stop the spread of methamphetamine, and repeatedly defended consumers from fraudulent practices. In an effort to ensure open and accountable government in Illinois, Madigan has taken the lead in enforcing the state's sunshine laws. Madigan has brought an aggressive, multi-faceted approach to her effort to protect children from the dangers posed by online predators, joining forces with law enforcement, prosecutors, parents and teachers. Working closely with the United States Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Madigan oversees the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children task force (ICAC), a statewide law enforcement group that investigates online child exploitation and prosecutes offenders. This high-tech crimes task force has been responsible for the arrest and prosecution of over 400 online sex predators, achieving a remarkable 100 percent conviction rate. In 2006 alone, ICAC investigated 462 cyber tips, arrested 74 internet predators and trained over 30,000 parents, teachers and children on how to identify and avoid online dangers. Madigan is the State's chief consumer advocate and her efforts to protect consumers, especially seniors who are often the targets of fraud, include educating consumers about emerging scams, medicating consumer complaints and filing lawsuits to stop fraudulent practices and recover money on behalf of Illinois consumers. In 2006, through mediation and litigation, the Attorney General's office produced over $26 million in savings for consumers. In response to the fast -growing and financially devastating crime of identity theft, Madigan created an identity theft hotline, the first of its kind in the nation, to help victims repair their credit, dispute fraudulent debts and provide education to both consumers and businesses to prevent this crime. Since its creation in 2005, Madigan's office has fielded over 6,000 complaints through the hotline. Madigan has been a champion of open government, receiving the "Sunshine Award" from the Society of Professional Journalists for her efforts to ensure that citizens, elected officials and government bodies understand the state's sunshine laws -- the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. In December 2004, she created the position of Public Access Counselor and through that position, has taken an aggressive role in training citizens, government officials and journalists on the sunshine laws and responding to complaints concerning the application of these laws by government bodies around Illinois. The response to the creation of the Public Access Counselor, especially from citizens, has been overwhelming. In its first year of existence, 75% of the more than 1,000 inquiries submitted to the Counselor came from private citizens, and as a result, Madigan’s office has taken action to obtain compliance with FOIA and OMA by government bodies across the state, from agencies of the state government, to the CTA, to local municipalities. Prior to her election as Attorney General, Madigan served as a State Senator and was a litigator at a Chicago law firm. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a teacher and community advocate on Chicago’s west side, helping prevent children from becoming involved in gangs and drugs. After graduating from college, Madigan traveled to South Africa, where she was a volunteer high school teacher in apartheid-era South Africa. Madigan received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Loyola University Law School. She and her husband, Pat Byrnes, have two daughters. Attorney General Lisa Madigan was elected to her second term as Illinois’ Attorney General on November 7, 2006, receiving the largest vote total of any statewide candidate. As Illinois’ chief legal officer, Madigan advocates for the people and the state of Illinois. Since being sworn into office in January 2003, she has worked to pass a lifetime supervision law to keep our communities safe from dangerous sexual offenders, led efforts to protect children from online predators, fought toensure integrity in Illinois’ gambling industry, secured passage of laws to help stop the spread of methamphetamine, and repeatedly defended consumers from fraudulent practices. In an effort to ensure open and accountable government in Illinois, Madigan has taken the lead in enforcing the state's sunshine laws. Madigan has brought an aggressive, multi-faceted approach to her effort to protect children from the dangers posed by online predators, joining forces with law enforcement, prosecutors, parents and teachers. Working closely with the United States Department of Justice and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Madigan oversees the Illinois Internet Crimes Against Children task force (ICAC), a statewide law enforcement group that investigates online child exploitation and prosecutes offenders. This high-tech crimes task force has been responsible for the arrest and prosecution of over 400 online sex predators, achieving a remarkable 100 percent conviction rate. In 2006 alone, ICAC investigated 462 cyber tips, arrested 74 internet predators and trained over 30,000 parents, teachers and children on how to identify and avoid online dangers. Madigan is the State's chief consumer advocate and her efforts to protect consumers, especially seniors who are often the targets of fraud, include educating consumers about emerging scams, medicating consumer complaints and filing lawsuits to stop fraudulent practices and recover money on behalf of Illinois consumers. In 2006, through mediation and litigation, the Attorney General's office produced over $26 million in savings for consumers. In response to the fast -growing and financially devastating crime of identity theft, Madigan created an identity theft hotline, the first of its kind in the nation, to help victims repair their credit, dispute fraudulent debts and provide education to both consumers and businesses to prevent this crime. Since its creation in 2005, Madigan's office has fielded over 6,000 complaints through the hotline. Madigan has been a champion of open government, receiving the "Sunshine Award" from the Society of Professional Journalists for her efforts to ensure that citizens, elected officials and government bodies understand the state's sunshine laws -- the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act. In December 2004, she created the position of Public Access Counselor and through that position, has taken an aggressive role in training citizens, government officials and journalists on the sunshine laws and responding to complaints concerning the application of these laws by government bodies around Illinois. The response to the creation of the Public Access Counselor, especially from citizens, has been overwhelming. In its first year of existence, 75% of the more than 1,000 inquiries submitted to the Counselor came from private citizens, and as a result, Madigan’s office has taken action to obtain compliance with FOIA and OMA by government bodies across the state, from agencies of the state government, to the CTA, to local municipalities. Prior to her election as Attorney General, Madigan served as a State Senator and was a litigator at a Chicago law firm. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a teacher and community advocate on Chicago’s west side, helping prevent children from becoming involved in gangs and drugs. After graduating from college, Madigan traveled to South Africa, where she was a volunteer high school teacher in apartheid-era South Africa. Madigan received her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and her J.D. from Loyola University Law School. She and her husband, Pat Byrnes, have two daughters. | |
Secretary of State Jesse White is Illinois' 37th Secretary of State. White was first elected to the office in 1998 and was re-elected in 2002 by winning all 102 counties and garnering more than 2.3 million votes - the largest vote total by any candidate for Illinois statewide office in a quarter of a century. In November 2006, Jesse White was re-elected to a third term having received 63 percent of the vote statewide. The Illinois Secretary of State's office is the largest and most diverse office of its kind in the nation, providing more direct services to the people of Illinois than any other public agency. White's office issues state ID cards, vehicle license plates and titles; registers corporations; enforces the Illinois Securities Act; administers the Organ Donor Program; and licenses drivers and maintains driver records. As State Librarian, Secretary White oversees the State Library and literacy programs, and as State Archivist, he maintains records of legal or historic value. Prior to his election as Secretary of State, White served as Cook County Recorder of Deeds - a job to which he was first elected in 1992 and re-elected in 1996. Before that, he served 16 years in the Illinois General Assembly, representing the most culturally, economically and racially diverse district in Illinois. In 1959, White founded the internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team to serve as a positive alternative for children residing in and around the Chicago area. Since its inception, more than 10,700 young men and women have performed with the team. White has spent more than 47 years working as a volunteer with the team to help kids stay away from gangs, drugs, alcohol and smoking, and to help set at-risk youth on the path to success. The program has received international praise. In 2006, the team made more than 1,500 performances throughout the nation. White served our country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Illinois National Guard. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization, which was followed by a 33-year career with the Chicago public school system as a teacher and administrator. Jesse White earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State College (now Alabama State University) in 1957, where he was a two-sport athlete earning all-conference honors in baseball and basketball. In May 1995, White was inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. He was an all-city baseball and basketball player at Chicago's Waller High School (now Lincoln Park High School) and was inducted into the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June 1995. In 1999, he was inducted into the Alabama State University Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Alton, Illinois, he now lives on Chicago's near north side.
Secretary of State Jesse White is Illinois' 37th Secretary of State. White was first elected to the office in 1998 and was re-elected in 2002 by winning all 102 counties and garnering more than 2.3 million votes - the largest vote total by any candidate for Illinois statewide office in a quarter of a century. In November 2006, Jesse White was re-elected to a third term having received 63 percent of the vote statewide. The Illinois Secretary of State's office is the largest and most diverse office of its kind in the nation, providing more direct services to the people of Illinois than any other public agency. White's office issues state ID cards, vehicle license plates and titles; registers corporations; enforces the Illinois Securities Act; administers the Organ Donor Program; and licenses drivers and maintains driver records. As State Librarian, Secretary White oversees the State Library and literacy programs, and as State Archivist, he maintains records of legal or historic value. Prior to his election as Secretary of State, White served as Cook County Recorder of Deeds - a job to which he was first elected in 1992 and re-elected in 1996. Before that, he served 16 years in the Illinois General Assembly, representing the most culturally, economically and racially diverse district in Illinois. In 1959, White founded the internationally known Jesse White Tumbling Team to serve as a positive alternative for children residing in and around the Chicago area. Since its inception, more than 10,700 young men and women have performed with the team. White has spent more than 47 years working as a volunteer with the team to help kids stay away from gangs, drugs, alcohol and smoking, and to help set at-risk youth on the path to success. The program has received international praise. In 2006, the team made more than 1,500 performances throughout the nation. White served our country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Illinois National Guard. He played professional baseball with the Chicago Cubs organization, which was followed by a 33-year career with the Chicago public school system as a teacher and administrator. Jesse White earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Alabama State College (now Alabama State University) in 1957, where he was a two-sport athlete earning all-conference honors in baseball and basketball. In May 1995, White was inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame. He was an all-city baseball and basketball player at Chicago's Waller High School (now Lincoln Park High School) and was inducted into the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June 1995. In 1999, he was inducted into the Alabama State University Sports Hall of Fame. Born in Alton, Illinois, he now lives on Chicago's near north side. | Comptroller Dr. David Miller has earned a reputation for being deeply committed to the community. Miller's vision is to improve the quality of life for the people of Illinois and ensure future prosperity for our children. Since 2001, Miller has served as State Representative of the 29th District, a portion of Chicago's southland and adjacent suburban communities. As an Illinois lawmaker, MIller has spearheaded, advocated for and passed legislation that has improved health care, education, economic development and consumer protection. While serving as State Representative, Miller has also maintained his dental practice in Dolton, Illinois. A dentist for more than 21 years, Miller has promoted dental health in underserved communities, with a particular focus on children, who are the majority of his patients. He has also created and advised on-site dental screening programs in the Chicagoland area. Miller has held leadership positions in both the Illinois General Assembly and in various dental organizations, locally and nationally. He is a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago, and a recipient of the Illinois State Dental Society's William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award. He is past president of the Lincoln Dental Society and Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. He also served as health chairman of the Illinois Commission on the African American Male. In 2009, Miller was selected by his peers to serve as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House. He currently serves on the Appropriations Committee for Higher Education (and served as Chair from 2005-2008). He also serves on the Business Occupational Licenses; Elementary & Secondary Education; Health Care Licenses; Mass Transit; Transportation, Regulation, Roads (Vice-Chairperson) committees. In addition, he is member of the Joint Committee of Administrative Rules. Miller has received numerous awards for his work in both public and private sectors, including Legislator of the Year by the American Institute of Architects (2006) and the Illinois Pharmacists Association (2003). He has also been recognized as Distinguished Alumni of University of Illinois College of Dentistry (2004); and awarded the Monsignor John Egan Payday Loan Reform Award (2003) as well as the Government Partner Award from Metropolitan Family Services (2003). MIller is a past president of the Illinois Legislative Southland Caucus. As a freshman representative, he was accepted into both the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) and was a Flemming Legislative Fellow. He is past president of the Dolton Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of Habilitative Systems Incorporated. He is a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition. Miller has a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Boston University and a doctoral of dental surgery from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He and his wife, Donna, have two sons, Daniel and Donovan and live in Lynwood. Comptroller Dr. David Miller has earned a reputation for being deeply committed to the community. Miller's vision is to improve the quality of life for the people of Illinois and ensure future prosperity for our children. Since 2001, Miller has served as State Representative of the 29th District, a portion of Chicago's southland and adjacent suburban communities. As an Illinois lawmaker, MIller has spearheaded, advocated for and passed legislation that has improved health care, education, economic development and consumer protection. While serving as State Representative, Miller has also maintained his dental practice in Dolton, Illinois. A dentist for more than 21 years, Miller has promoted dental health in underserved communities, with a particular focus on children, who are the majority of his patients. He has also created and advised on-site dental screening programs in the Chicagoland area. Miller has held leadership positions in both the Illinois General Assembly and in various dental organizations, locally and nationally. He is a Fellow of Leadership Greater Chicago, and a recipient of the Illinois State Dental Society's William J. Greek Memorial Leadership Award. He is past president of the Lincoln Dental Society and Kenwood/Hyde Park Branch of the Chicago Dental Society. He also served as health chairman of the Illinois Commission on the African American Male. In 2009, Miller was selected by his peers to serve as Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois House. He currently serves on the Appropriations Committee for Higher Education (and served as Chair from 2005-2008). He also serves on the Business Occupational Licenses; Elementary & Secondary Education; Health Care Licenses; Mass Transit; Transportation, Regulation, Roads (Vice-Chairperson) committees. In addition, he is member of the Joint Committee of Administrative Rules. Miller has received numerous awards for his work in both public and private sectors, including Legislator of the Year by the American Institute of Architects (2006) and the Illinois Pharmacists Association (2003). He has also been recognized as Distinguished Alumni of University of Illinois College of Dentistry (2004); and awarded the Monsignor John Egan Payday Loan Reform Award (2003) as well as the Government Partner Award from Metropolitan Family Services (2003). MIller is a past president of the Illinois Legislative Southland Caucus. As a freshman representative, he was accepted into both the Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) and was a Flemming Legislative Fellow. He is past president of the Dolton Chamber of Commerce and a former board member of Habilitative Systems Incorporated. He is a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition. Miller has a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Boston University and a doctoral of dental surgery from the University of Illinois College of Dentistry. He and his wife, Donna, have two sons, Daniel and Donovan and live in Lynwood. | |
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Robin Kelly is a proven leader that Illinois residents can count on to make a positive difference in their lives. From her public service in central Illinois and the south suburbs to her groundbreaking work as chief of staff to the Illinois State Treasurer, Robin has demonstrated she can create jobs, protect taxpayer dollars and serve as a consumer advocate for Illinoisans. The Chicago Tribune, recognizing Robin’s record of accomplishment, endorsed her in the February Democratic primary stating, “(W)e're really impressed with Kelly's performance in the legislature and her work in the treasurer's office.” The Sun-Times’ endorsement said Kelly was the only candidate with “the right experience, temperament and background for the job.” And the Peoria Journal-Star endorsed her as a “better fit in a cash-strapped state.” Robin’s broad appeal led her to victory in the primary, winning 94 out of 102 counties. The first African American woman to serve as chief of staff for a constitutional officer, Robin has pursued a progressive agenda that promotes small business job creation, innovative investment strategies and financial literacy in underserved areas. As a former State Representative of the 38th District, Robin brings extensive legislative experience to the Treasurer’s Office. She successfully sponsored bills to protect consumers from fraud, support economic development, and increase the minimum wage. She also led the fight for landmark legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and improve public safety. During her tenure in the Legislature, Robin mentored progressive candidates and encouraged new leaders, including one of her colleagues, Barack Obama, in his successful 2004 bid for U.S. Senate. Originally from New York, Robin moved to Illinois to attend Bradley University in Peoria where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She later received her Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University. She currently lives in Matteson with her family. Treasurer Robin Kelly is a proven leader that Illinois residents can count on to make a positive difference in their lives. From her public service in central Illinois and the south suburbs to her groundbreaking work as chief of staff to the Illinois State Treasurer, Robin has demonstrated she can create jobs, protect taxpayer dollars and serve as a consumer advocate for Illinoisans. The Chicago Tribune, recognizing Robin’s record of accomplishment, endorsed her in the February Democratic primary stating, “(W)e're really impressed with Kelly's performance in the legislature and her work in the treasurer's office.” The Sun-Times’ endorsement said Kelly was the only candidate with “the right experience, temperament and background for the job.” And the Peoria Journal-Star endorsed her as a “better fit in a cash-strapped state.” Robin’s broad appeal led her to victory in the primary, winning 94 out of 102 counties. The first African American woman to serve as chief of staff for a constitutional officer, Robin has pursued a progressive agenda that promotes small business job creation, innovative investment strategies and financial literacy in underserved areas. As a former State Representative of the 38th District, Robin brings extensive legislative experience to the Treasurer’s Office. She successfully sponsored bills to protect consumers from fraud, support economic development, and increase the minimum wage. She also led the fight for landmark legislation to protect victims of domestic violence and improve public safety. During her tenure in the Legislature, Robin mentored progressive candidates and encouraged new leaders, including one of her colleagues, Barack Obama, in his successful 2004 bid for U.S. Senate. Originally from New York, Robin moved to Illinois to attend Bradley University in Peoria where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She later received her Ph.D. from Northern Illinois University. She currently lives in Matteson with her family. | |
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State Senator - 19th District Maggie Crotty is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 19th district since 2002. She is Chairperson of the Local Government Committee, Vice-Chairperson of the Human Services Committee, and a member of the Committees for Higher Education, and Housing and Community Affairs. Crotty's legislative priorities include health issues and education. She has passed legislation to expand state reading assistance grants to grades 7 through 12. Another legislative goal is to increase the state reimbursement rate to school districts for providing special education. She was a co-sponsor of a Bill to create a state administered prescription drug discount buying group for seniors. Beginning in January 2004, seniors were able to save up to 50% on the cost of prescription drugs. Crotty served three terms as an Illinois State Representative, first elected in 1996. Prior to joining the Illinois General Assembly, she worked for the Southwest Cook County Cooperative for Special Education.
State Senator - 19th District Maggie Crotty is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 19th district since 2002. She is Chairperson of the Local Government Committee, Vice-Chairperson of the Human Services Committee, and a member of the Committees for Higher Education, and Housing and Community Affairs. Crotty's legislative priorities include health issues and education. She has passed legislation to expand state reading assistance grants to grades 7 through 12. Another legislative goal is to increase the state reimbursement rate to school districts for providing special education. She was a co-sponsor of a Bill to create a state administered prescription drug discount buying group for seniors. Beginning in January 2004, seniors were able to save up to 50% on the cost of prescription drugs. Crotty served three terms as an Illinois State Representative, first elected in 1996. Prior to joining the Illinois General Assembly, she worked for the Southwest Cook County Cooperative for Special Education. | |
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Toi Hutchinson was appointed to the Illinois State Senate in January 2009 following the election of former Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson to the U.S. House of Representatives. Toi currently serves on the following Senate committees: Agriculture and Conservation, Labor, Local Government, State Government and Veteran Affairs (V.C), Transportation. Toi is especially proud of her vice chairmanship of the State Government and Veterans Affairs committee as both of her grandfathers, served in the armed forces. Clarence Smithson, Toi’s maternal grandfather, served during the Korean conflict in the Army and her paternal grandfather E. Scoville Walker, served in WWII as a United States Marine. Toi knows the issues facing the 40th District well. She served two terms as Village Clerk for the Village of Olympia Fields, and was Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson from 2005 – 2006. Following this, Toi gained additional experience while advocating on behalf of the State alliance of YMCA’s. This invaluable experience taught her the mechanics of Springfield, including negotiating issues through committees and watching how disparate opinions and opposing views are resolved through the ebb and flow of the legislative process. In addition, Toi has over 15 years of experience in grassroots community organizing and nonprofit development. Her past and present civic involvement includes service on the Executive and Political Action Committees of the South Suburban NAACP; Community Liaison and Vice President of Diversity, Inc.; the Government Affairs Council of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce; Vice Chair of the Olympia Fields Planning Commission; and a host of other community boards and commissions. In addition, in 2004 Toi became a Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Management Fellow, for the Women and Leadership program. State Senator - 40th District Toi Hutchinson was appointed to the Illinois State Senate in January 2009 following the election of former Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson to the U.S. House of Representatives. Toi currently serves on the following Senate committees: Agriculture and Conservation, Labor, Local Government, State Government and Veteran Affairs (V.C), Transportation. Toi is especially proud of her vice chairmanship of the State Government and Veterans Affairs committee as both of her grandfathers, served in the armed forces. Clarence Smithson, Toi’s maternal grandfather, served during the Korean conflict in the Army and her paternal grandfather E. Scoville Walker, served in WWII as a United States Marine. Toi knows the issues facing the 40th District well. She served two terms as Village Clerk for the Village of Olympia Fields, and was Chief of Staff for Senate Majority Leader Debbie Halvorson from 2005 – 2006. Following this, Toi gained additional experience while advocating on behalf of the State alliance of YMCA’s. This invaluable experience taught her the mechanics of Springfield, including negotiating issues through committees and watching how disparate opinions and opposing views are resolved through the ebb and flow of the legislative process. In addition, Toi has over 15 years of experience in grassroots community organizing and nonprofit development. Her past and present civic involvement includes service on the Executive and Political Action Committees of the South Suburban NAACP; Community Liaison and Vice President of Diversity, Inc.; the Government Affairs Council of the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce; Vice Chair of the Olympia Fields Planning Commission; and a host of other community boards and commissions. In addition, in 2004 Toi became a Harvard Kennedy School of Government Executive Management Fellow, for the Women and Leadership program. | |
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State Senator - 43rd District A.J. Wilhelmi was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, by his parents, Mary Beth and Art Wilhelmi. Wilhelmi’s father was a dentist in Joliet for 40 years and his mother a homemaker who was very active in community concerns. Wilhelmi has 3 sisters and 2 brothers On November 4, 1993, Wilhelmi began his law practice with the McKeown Law Firm, and developed a real estate and business law practice. In 2008, he joined Murer Consultants, Inc., a legal-based healthcare consulting firm with a national clientele of hospitals, health systems and physician practices. In 2009, the partners opened a law firm, Murer, Brick & Wilhelmi, LLC, with a focus on real estate, business law, corporate law, and strategic planning and solutions for medium-sized companies. Committed to the Community!
Wilhelmi has been active in the business community in Joliet and WillCounty since returning to the area to practice law. In 1996, Wilhelmi co-sponsored the building of the 13th Will County Habitat for Humanity home, and served on the Family Support Committee. Wilhelmi has also been a host for the Easter Seals Telethon for many years. In January 1999, Wilhelmi was appointed to the board of directors for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and for the years 2000 and 2001 served as Vice Chair. In 2002, Wilhelmi served as Chair-Elect, and in 2003 as Chair of the Board. In October 2004, the Joliet Area Young Professionals, a division of the Chamber, recognized Wilhelmi as the first recipient of the Young Professional of the Year Award. In 2001 and 2002, Wilhelmi chaired the Diplomats Committee for the WillCountyCenter for Economic Development. Wilhelmi has also been active with his alma mater, JolietCatholicAcademy. Wilhelmi served on the JCA Alumni Board from 1994 to 2002. He served as Treasurer in 1996-97, Vice President from 1997 to 1999, and President from 1999-00 to 2000-01. Wilhelmi also served for three years (1998, 1999, 2000) as Community Division Chair for the YMCA Annual Sustaining Campaign, which solicits funds from the area to allow low-income children and families to attend the YMCA. Wilhelmi has volunteered his time with the Joliet Grade Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence. He served as Vice President of the Foundation Board for 2003-2004. Wilhelmi was also a member of the Joliet Rotary Club from 1998 to 2005. He was the Sergeant at Arms for 2003-2004. Leader in the Senate
Wilhelmi has served in the Illinois Senate for over five years. He is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Vice-Chairman of the Agriculture & Conservation Committee, and serves on the Transportation, Gaming and Criminal Law Committees. Dedicated to Family!
Wilhelmi lives in Joliet with his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Maycen, Laine and Marin. Wilhelmi and his family are parishioners of the Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet. In his spare time, Wilhelmi enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading motivational books and golfing. | |
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State Rep. - 37th District Kevin McCarthy is serving his fifth term in the General Assembly. He represents the 37th Representative District, which includes all of Orland Hills as well as portions of Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest and unincorporated Frankfort Square.
Representative McCarthy is committed to remaining accessible and maintains a full-time constituent service office. He is dedicated to improving education, assisting seniors and increasing opportunities for our developmentally disabled citizens, and improving our state's dismal record of child support collection
A former teacher, McCarthy understands the value of education. Since he was first elected in 1996, McCarthy has been successful in increasing state funding for our local schools by 59%, reducing the burden on local property taxes. He has sponsored and passed legislation to raise our state education standards for public schools and to better prepare our children to compete in the global marketplace. McCarthy continues to work each year to increase funding to our local schools and raise education standards.
In response to the increasing cost of prescription drugs, McCarthy sponsored HB 4001, the Senior Citizen Prescription Drug Discount Program this year. For a $25 annual fee, Illinois seniors may join a state-run buying group to access 30-50 percent discounts on prescriptions. This measure has a great chance to become law during the current General Assembly.
McCarthy kept his campaign pledge to oppose tax increases, voting against a $600 million tax increase that nearly doubled our license plate fees. Since his election, McCarthy has secured more than $880 million in tax relief for the people of Illinois, and his district.
For twenty years, McCarthy has sold school supplies and equipment. Prior to a career in sales, he was a public school teacher. He coached several youth teams and is a board member of United Way and American Cancer Society.
McCarthy holds a bachelor's degree from Chicago State University and a master's degree from DePaul University. He lives in Orland Park with his wife Judy and their children, Amy and Kevin John.
State Rep. - 37th District Kevin McCarthy is serving his fifth term in the General Assembly. He represents the 37th Representative District, which includes all of Orland Hills as well as portions of Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Forest and unincorporated Frankfort Square.
Representative McCarthy is committed to remaining accessible and maintains a full-time constituent service office. He is dedicated to improving education, assisting seniors and increasing opportunities for our developmentally disabled citizens, and improving our state's dismal record of child support collection
A former teacher, McCarthy understands the value of education. Since he was first elected in 1996, McCarthy has been successful in increasing state funding for our local schools by 59%, reducing the burden on local property taxes. He has sponsored and passed legislation to raise our state education standards for public schools and to better prepare our children to compete in the global marketplace. McCarthy continues to work each year to increase funding to our local schools and raise education standards.
In response to the increasing cost of prescription drugs, McCarthy sponsored HB 4001, the Senior Citizen Prescription Drug Discount Program this year. For a $25 annual fee, Illinois seniors may join a state-run buying group to access 30-50 percent discounts on prescriptions. This measure has a great chance to become law during the current General Assembly.
McCarthy kept his campaign pledge to oppose tax increases, voting against a $600 million tax increase that nearly doubled our license plate fees. Since his election, McCarthy has secured more than $880 million in tax relief for the people of Illinois, and his district.
For twenty years, McCarthy has sold school supplies and equipment. Prior to a career in sales, he was a public school teacher. He coached several youth teams and is a board member of United Way and American Cancer Society.
McCarthy holds a bachelor's degree from Chicago State University and a master's degree from DePaul University. He lives in Orland Park with his wife Judy and their children, Amy and Kevin John. | |
| State Rep. - 48th District Barbara Green State Rep. - 48th District Barbara Green | |
|  State Rep. - 75th District
Careen Gordan has been a member of the General Assembly since December 2003. A former criminal prosecutor, Gordon has used her service in the General Assembly to advance measures to keep our communities safe.
Gordon began her career in public service as a prosecutor in the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office and later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Kankakee and Will counties. Due to her success as a local prosecutor, Gordon was recruited by Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan to be an Assistant Attorney General in 2000. She continued to serve in that role until she became a state representative in December 2003.
Since taking office, Gordon has worked diligently to keep criminals off our streets. She spearheaded legislation to require lifetime registration for the most dangerous sex offenders and fought to increase penalties for methamphetamine producers. Gordon also worked to increase penalties for domestic abusers and helped to close a loophole that prevented rapists who murdered their victims from also being charged with rape.
Gordon has also lead the charge to keep businesses in Illinois and is working to repeal harmful fees instituted in recent years. Gordon introduced legislation to restore an important sales tax exemption for trucking companies, and fought for greater government efficiency and accountability in the budget process. She also passed legislation that gives Grundy County an economic tool for relief from the burdensome machinery and equipment tax.
Gordon takes a hands-on approach on education issues affecting her district. She routinely visits local schools and maintains open lines of communication with teachers, parents and administrators. Last year, Gordon was able to secure an additional $2.6 million for local schools. She continues to work to hold the state accountable as the primary source of funding for education.
Gordon’s top priority as state representative is to be an open and accessible advocate for everyone in the 75th District – Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike. Gordon is focused on offering high quality constituent service and believes in working with all of her constituents, regardless of their political affiliations.
Gordon was born and raised in Morris, Illinois. The youngest of three children of Tom and the late Diane Gordon, Careen graduated from Morris Community High School in 1990. She went on to attend Purdue University and the University of Illinois, receiving two bachelor’s degrees in 1994. She returned home to begin practicing law after graduating from John Marshall Law School in 1998. She currently resides in Morris. State Rep. - 75th District Careen Gordan has been a member of the General Assembly since December 2003. A former criminal prosecutor, Gordon has used her service in the General Assembly to advance measures to keep our communities safe.
Gordon began her career in public service as a prosecutor in the Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office and later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in Kankakee and Will counties. Due to her success as a local prosecutor, Gordon was recruited by Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan to be an Assistant Attorney General in 2000. She continued to serve in that role until she became a state representative in December 2003.
Since taking office, Gordon has worked diligently to keep criminals off our streets. She spearheaded legislation to require lifetime registration for the most dangerous sex offenders and fought to increase penalties for methamphetamine producers. Gordon also worked to increase penalties for domestic abusers and helped to close a loophole that prevented rapists who murdered their victims from also being charged with rape.
Gordon has also lead the charge to keep businesses in Illinois and is working to repeal harmful fees instituted in recent years. Gordon introduced legislation to restore an important sales tax exemption for trucking companies, and fought for greater government efficiency and accountability in the budget process. She also passed legislation that gives Grundy County an economic tool for relief from the burdensome machinery and equipment tax.
Gordon takes a hands-on approach on education issues affecting her district. She routinely visits local schools and maintains open lines of communication with teachers, parents and administrators. Last year, Gordon was able to secure an additional $2.6 million for local schools. She continues to work to hold the state accountable as the primary source of funding for education.
Gordon’s top priority as state representative is to be an open and accessible advocate for everyone in the 75th District – Democrats, Republicans and Independents alike. Gordon is focused on offering high quality constituent service and believes in working with all of her constituents, regardless of their political affiliations.
Gordon was born and raised in Morris, Illinois. The youngest of three children of Tom and the late Diane Gordon, Careen graduated from Morris Community High School in 1990. She went on to attend Purdue University and the University of Illinois, receiving two bachelor’s degrees in 1994. She returned home to begin practicing law after graduating from John Marshall Law School in 1998. She currently resides in Morris. | |
|  State Rep. - 79th District
Lisa Dugan was born in Kankakee in 1955, one of six children of Len and Toni Scheppler. She attended East Ridge High School and married her husband Jack in 1979. They have two adult daughters, Danielle and Jaclyn and one grandson, Dugan.
Dugan has made community service the foundation of her life. She has served on over fifty boards and community planning organizations around Kankakee county and the surrounding region. Highlights include service to the Regional Planning Commission, Kankakee County United Way and the American Red Cross "Heroes Campaign." She also volunteered time to raise funds for many local non-profit agencies including Harbor House, a domestic violence shelter, Options, an independent living center that advocates for persons with disabilities, Easter Seals and Victims Assistance. She recently was honored as the Legislator of the Year by the Illinois HomeCare Council.
In 1990, Dugan began volunteering her time with other local leaders to launch the Bradley-Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce. She joined the Chamber's staff in 1994 and served as the President/CEO from 1998 until becoming a member of the Illinois House in 2003. Her primary focus while leading the Chamber was to work with local businesses, labor and community leaders to promote economic development and increase dollars coming into the community. As the former head of an organization of nearly 500 businesses, Dugan knows what it takes to bring jobs to our area. A leader in Springfield on business issues, Dugan has seen the negative impact that recent fee hikes have had on our local economy.
A union member, Dugan also understands the needs of working families. Before starting work at the Chamber, she worked as a union electrician with IBEW Local 176 in Joliet. She was the first woman from Kankakee County to become a certified union electrician and she served on the advisory board of "Women in Non-Traditional Jobs." She is a strong voice for basic workplace protections, like fair wages, dependable benefits and safe work conditions.
In 1995, Dugan was elected trustee of the Village of Bradley. In grocery stores and coffee shops, she listened to the concerns and the advice of her constituents, serving as their voice on the village council. She worked to maintain a balanced budget and expand city services without raising taxes. Dugan is proud of her work securing a $250,000 grant to rehab homes on Bradley's east side and she also worked to expand affordable housing for senior citizens.
Dugan knows that a quality education, from kindergarten through college, is key to our children's futures and one of the top concerns of the community. Like most taxpayers, she is tired of seeing some education dollars being wasted while teachers struggle to buy basic supplies and property taxes continue to rise. She is committed to working with local parents, teachers and school officials to craft legislation to cut waste and put more dollars back in the classroom.
The same commitment to fiscal responsibility she demonstrated in her many roles as a community leader serves Dugan well in state government. She will continue to watch over tax dollars closely and ensure that revenue projections are being met. If further cuts become necessary, she will insist that vital programs like health care and public safety are spared from the budget axe and look for more ways to make government more efficient, eliminate duplicate programs and cut bureaucratic red tape.
Whether it's working on legislation in Springfield or helping local residents access state services and programs, Dugan remains devoted to serving the public. Dugan is a fulltime, bipartisan Representative who puts our community first.
The 79th District includes portions of Kankakee, Iroquois and Will Counties. State Rep. - 79th District Lisa Dugan was born in Kankakee in 1955, one of six children of Len and Toni Scheppler. She attended East Ridge High School and married her husband Jack in 1979. They have two adult daughters, Danielle and Jaclyn and one grandson, Dugan.
Dugan has made community service the foundation of her life. She has served on over fifty boards and community planning organizations around Kankakee county and the surrounding region. Highlights include service to the Regional Planning Commission, Kankakee County United Way and the American Red Cross "Heroes Campaign." She also volunteered time to raise funds for many local non-profit agencies including Harbor House, a domestic violence shelter, Options, an independent living center that advocates for persons with disabilities, Easter Seals and Victims Assistance. She recently was honored as the Legislator of the Year by the Illinois HomeCare Council.
In 1990, Dugan began volunteering her time with other local leaders to launch the Bradley-Bourbonnais Chamber of Commerce. She joined the Chamber's staff in 1994 and served as the President/CEO from 1998 until becoming a member of the Illinois House in 2003. Her primary focus while leading the Chamber was to work with local businesses, labor and community leaders to promote economic development and increase dollars coming into the community. As the former head of an organization of nearly 500 businesses, Dugan knows what it takes to bring jobs to our area. A leader in Springfield on business issues, Dugan has seen the negative impact that recent fee hikes have had on our local economy.
A union member, Dugan also understands the needs of working families. Before starting work at the Chamber, she worked as a union electrician with IBEW Local 176 in Joliet. She was the first woman from Kankakee County to become a certified union electrician and she served on the advisory board of "Women in Non-Traditional Jobs." She is a strong voice for basic workplace protections, like fair wages, dependable benefits and safe work conditions.
In 1995, Dugan was elected trustee of the Village of Bradley. In grocery stores and coffee shops, she listened to the concerns and the advice of her constituents, serving as their voice on the village council. She worked to maintain a balanced budget and expand city services without raising taxes. Dugan is proud of her work securing a $250,000 grant to rehab homes on Bradley's east side and she also worked to expand affordable housing for senior citizens.
Dugan knows that a quality education, from kindergarten through college, is key to our children's futures and one of the top concerns of the community. Like most taxpayers, she is tired of seeing some education dollars being wasted while teachers struggle to buy basic supplies and property taxes continue to rise. She is committed to working with local parents, teachers and school officials to craft legislation to cut waste and put more dollars back in the classroom.
The same commitment to fiscal responsibility she demonstrated in her many roles as a community leader serves Dugan well in state government. She will continue to watch over tax dollars closely and ensure that revenue projections are being met. If further cuts become necessary, she will insist that vital programs like health care and public safety are spared from the budget axe and look for more ways to make government more efficient, eliminate duplicate programs and cut bureaucratic red tape.
Whether it's working on legislation in Springfield or helping local residents access state services and programs, Dugan remains devoted to serving the public. Dugan is a fulltime, bipartisan Representative who puts our community first.
The 79th District includes portions of Kankakee, Iroquois and Will Counties. | |
|  State Rep - 80th District
Anthony DeLuca is serving his first term in the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 80th District. As the mayor of Chicago Heights, DeLuca made building a more responsive and fiscally responsible government a top priority, an effort he will duplicate in Springfield. DeLuca reduced the number of salaried employees by twenty percent and revamped the city-funded health care plan to require that municipal workers contribute to the cost of their health insurance, as is required of private-sector workers. DeLuca is a longtime supporter of a third regional airport in the Southland to serve the Chicago region and the construction of the proposed Illiana Expressway/Tollway which would connect Interstate 55 with Interstate 65 for improved transportation in our region. In addition, he plans to continue his work to develop a Metra Southeast Service Line, he favors the location of a new casino in the South Suburbs and he strongly supports the construction of the Star Line. The married father of three, DeLuca is committed to creating safer communities and stronger neighborhoods. He helped create a new alert system in Chicago Heights that informs residents of emergencies in the community, and because of his efforts to put more police officers on the streets, crime has gone down year after year. Prior to serving as mayor, DeLuca worked to improve local schools for eight years as a member of the Bloom Township High School District 206 Board of Education. DeLuca has been active in the community for many years as a coach and director for the Chicago Heights Small Fry basketball team, an active supporter of the Chicago Heights Drama Group, a member of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Transportation Committee, and a member of the Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club. DeLuca also is a recipient of the 2004 Italo-American National Union David Award, the 2006 Mt. Carmel High School “Fitz Award” and a recipient of the 2006 IAET Civic Pride Award. Born and raised in Chicago Heights, DeLuca graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Elmhurst College. He and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of three children. The 80th District spans South Suburban Cook County, including all of Chicago Heights, Crete, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, and Steger, and parts of Beecher, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, and University Park,. The district also includes all of Crete Township in Will County. State Rep - 80th District Anthony DeLuca is serving his first term in the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 80th District. As the mayor of Chicago Heights, DeLuca made building a more responsive and fiscally responsible government a top priority, an effort he will duplicate in Springfield. DeLuca reduced the number of salaried employees by twenty percent and revamped the city-funded health care plan to require that municipal workers contribute to the cost of their health insurance, as is required of private-sector workers. DeLuca is a longtime supporter of a third regional airport in the Southland to serve the Chicago region and the construction of the proposed Illiana Expressway/Tollway which would connect Interstate 55 with Interstate 65 for improved transportation in our region. In addition, he plans to continue his work to develop a Metra Southeast Service Line, he favors the location of a new casino in the South Suburbs and he strongly supports the construction of the Star Line. The married father of three, DeLuca is committed to creating safer communities and stronger neighborhoods. He helped create a new alert system in Chicago Heights that informs residents of emergencies in the community, and because of his efforts to put more police officers on the streets, crime has gone down year after year. Prior to serving as mayor, DeLuca worked to improve local schools for eight years as a member of the Bloom Township High School District 206 Board of Education. DeLuca has been active in the community for many years as a coach and director for the Chicago Heights Small Fry basketball team, an active supporter of the Chicago Heights Drama Group, a member of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association Transportation Committee, and a member of the Chicago Heights Kiwanis Club. DeLuca also is a recipient of the 2004 Italo-American National Union David Award, the 2006 Mt. Carmel High School “Fitz Award” and a recipient of the 2006 IAET Civic Pride Award. Born and raised in Chicago Heights, DeLuca graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School and Elmhurst College. He and his wife, Sarah, are the parents of three children. The 80th District spans South Suburban Cook County, including all of Chicago Heights, Crete, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, and Steger, and parts of Beecher, Flossmoor, Glenwood, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, and University Park,. The district also includes all of Crete Township in Will County. | |
| State Rep. - 81st District John F. Unhoch is not a career politician. John Unhoch is a hardworking citizen and family man with integrity and values. John also has the skills and ability to reach out to Springfield and have the voice of his fellow citizens be heard. John understands his community. He is a life-long resident of the Southwest Suburbs. He was raised as one of six kids from a modest working-class family. John now has his own family and lives in Orland Park with his wife, Justine, and two wonderful kids. Today, after years of hard work and perseverance, John owns his own engineering firm, and, along with his wife, a printing company. He was inspired by his community and his family to take an active role in making a difference in the lives of his fellow citizens. John is sensitive to the needs of his community, especially in these tough times characterized by foreclosures, unemployment and economic uncertainties. John understands business from both the employee and employers perspective, having acted as both an employee and employer himself. He understands how business can also impact family life. John has proven track records in being able to listen and understand people's concerns, and use his skills and business knowhow in solving their problems. Now, he would like to take that to the next level and make those voices heard in Springfield. John is committed to making a difference in the community. He and Justine have remained active in their own children's education and assisted with fundraising at the local schools. They both have also donated hours of volunteer time coaching sports teams organized by Pioneer Football and the Orland Park Youth Associations. John is also a volunteer member of the Lake Geneva Beach Associations Board of Directors. John received his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Illinois, and is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School. John and his family are members of St. Francis's Parish in Orland Park. State Rep. - 81st District John F. Unhoch is not a career politician. John Unhoch is a hardworking citizen and family man with integrity and values. John also has the skills and ability to reach out to Springfield and have the voice of his fellow citizens be heard. John understands his community. He is a life-long resident of the Southwest Suburbs. He was raised as one of six kids from a modest working-class family. John now has his own family and lives in Orland Park with his wife, Justine, and two wonderful kids. Today, after years of hard work and perseverance, John owns his own engineering firm, and, along with his wife, a printing company. He was inspired by his community and his family to take an active role in making a difference in the lives of his fellow citizens. John is sensitive to the needs of his community, especially in these tough times characterized by foreclosures, unemployment and economic uncertainties. John understands business from both the employee and employers perspective, having acted as both an employee and employer himself. He understands how business can also impact family life. John has proven track records in being able to listen and understand people's concerns, and use his skills and business knowhow in solving their problems. Now, he would like to take that to the next level and make those voices heard in Springfield. John is committed to making a difference in the community. He and Justine have remained active in their own children's education and assisted with fundraising at the local schools. They both have also donated hours of volunteer time coaching sports teams organized by Pioneer Football and the Orland Park Youth Associations. John is also a volunteer member of the Lake Geneva Beach Associations Board of Directors. John received his Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Illinois, and is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School. John and his family are members of St. Francis's Parish in Orland Park. | |
| State Representative - 82nd District Matthew Mostowik State Representative - 82nd District Matthew Mostowik | |
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State Representative -- 84th District Dennis Grosskopf is the son of a police officer and a nurse, Dennis Grosskopf grew up on the south side of Chicago. Both his parents were born and raised in the city. His father, Edmund, worked 10 years for the Chicago Police Department before becoming an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. His mother, Margaret, worked as a registered nurse for 40 years before recently retiring. Dennis graduated from Marist High School in Chicago before attending Indiana University-Bloomington. In 1993, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from IU. He later earned a Master of Arts for Teachers in Social Studies from the same university. Since 1996, Dennis has taught social studies at Minooka Community High School. Throughout his teaching career, he has educated students in a wide range of subjects, including American Government for the last 10 years straight. He currently serves as the adviser for the Junior Statesmen of America and the Scholastic Bowl team. He has lived in Shorewood since 2000.
State Representative -- 84th District Dennis Grosskopf is the son of a police officer and a nurse, Dennis Grosskopf grew up on the south side of Chicago. Both his parents were born and raised in the city. His father, Edmund, worked 10 years for the Chicago Police Department before becoming an Assistant Professor of Criminology at Indiana State University in Terre Haute. His mother, Margaret, worked as a registered nurse for 40 years before recently retiring. Dennis graduated from Marist High School in Chicago before attending Indiana University-Bloomington. In 1993, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from IU. He later earned a Master of Arts for Teachers in Social Studies from the same university. Since 1996, Dennis has taught social studies at Minooka Community High School. Throughout his teaching career, he has educated students in a wide range of subjects, including American Government for the last 10 years straight. He currently serves as the adviser for the Junior Statesmen of America and the Scholastic Bowl team. He has lived in Shorewood since 2000. | |
|  State Representative - 85th District
Emily McAsey is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. A lawyer and teacher, she defeated Brent Hassert in November 2008 to become the state representative from Illinois's 85th House District. The district serves a suburban area north of Joliet along Illinois's Interstate 55 State Representative - 85th District Emily McAsey is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. A lawyer and teacher, she defeated Brent Hassert in November 2008 to become the state representative from Illinois's 85th House District. The district serves a suburban area north of Joliet along Illinois's Interstate 55 | |
| State Rep. - 86th District Jack McGuire, is serving his tenth term in the Illinois House of Representatives. A full-time legislator, Representative McGuire feels it is his duty to speak for those without a voice, specifically children and senior citizens.
Education funding is a top priority for McGuire. Each year he has fought to make sure our public schools receive the funding they need, last year securing approximately $56.8 million. He has worked to secure additional grants for school safety and education improvement and will continue to work to improve education standards.
A champion of senior issues, McGuire is the former Chairman of the House Aging Committee and has worked to expand the circuit breaker and pharmaceutical assistance program to provide affordable prescription drugs and property tax relief to seniors across the state.
McGuire is an overseas veteran of the U.S. Army and former Joliet Township Supervisor. An active community member, he has served on a variety of social service boards including the Salvation Army, Senior Services Center, Will/Grundy Medical Clinic, Foster Grandparents, and Center for Independent Living. He also served as Secretary and Vice-President of the Irish-American Society.
During his years of service in the legislature, McGuire has received several awards, including the American Red Cross’ Legislator of the Year Award in 1991 and the Advocates United Legislator of the Year Award in 1997. McGuire was also the 1998 recipient of the Zeke Giorgi Labor Award and the 1999 Josephine Oblinger Award. He has been honored by the Will County Farm Bureau, Region Two Area Agency on Aging, Senior Services Center, Senior Companion Program, and Citizens with Disabilities.
McGuire was born and raised in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and attended Joliet Junior College. He later graduated from Colorado State College and began his career as a teacher and coach. Representative McGuire is married (wife, Pat) and has four children (one deceased) and 11 grandchildren. State Rep. - 86th District Jack McGuire, is serving his tenth term in the Illinois House of Representatives. A full-time legislator, Representative McGuire feels it is his duty to speak for those without a voice, specifically children and senior citizens.
Education funding is a top priority for McGuire. Each year he has fought to make sure our public schools receive the funding they need, last year securing approximately $56.8 million. He has worked to secure additional grants for school safety and education improvement and will continue to work to improve education standards.
A champion of senior issues, McGuire is the former Chairman of the House Aging Committee and has worked to expand the circuit breaker and pharmaceutical assistance program to provide affordable prescription drugs and property tax relief to seniors across the state.
McGuire is an overseas veteran of the U.S. Army and former Joliet Township Supervisor. An active community member, he has served on a variety of social service boards including the Salvation Army, Senior Services Center, Will/Grundy Medical Clinic, Foster Grandparents, and Center for Independent Living. He also served as Secretary and Vice-President of the Irish-American Society.
During his years of service in the legislature, McGuire has received several awards, including the American Red Cross’ Legislator of the Year Award in 1991 and the Advocates United Legislator of the Year Award in 1997. McGuire was also the 1998 recipient of the Zeke Giorgi Labor Award and the 1999 Josephine Oblinger Award. He has been honored by the Will County Farm Bureau, Region Two Area Agency on Aging, Senior Services Center, Senior Companion Program, and Citizens with Disabilities.
McGuire was born and raised in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and attended Joliet Junior College. He later graduated from Colorado State College and began his career as a teacher and coach. Representative McGuire is married (wife, Pat) and has four children (one deceased) and 11 grandchildren. | |
| State Rep. - 96th District Dawn Desart While a student at WVHS, Dawn was active in the arts and related extracurricular activities. She was in various choral groups, competed on the Speech team, and acted in and directed Waubonsie theater productions. Dawn graduated from Minnesota State at Mankato with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Speech Communication. She worked for Public Radio affiliates while in college and after graduation. She also volunteered her time at a homeless shelter and crisis intervention center while in school. In her Emmy Award winning career, she focused on broadcasting in numerous venues, notably in the Chicago area where she did traffic and news for a number of radio stations and then worked as an anchor/reporter at WMAQ-TV (NBC5). Dawn DeSart is extremely community-oriented. She is involved in the PTA at Patterson Elementary, where she Chairs the “Read to Succeed” program. She also serves as a party room parent; class photographer; is an Art Awareness coordinator; and volunteers in the school’s publishing center. She is also a leader in the Crone Middle School PTSA, where she has worked on Red Ribbon Week; Staff Appreciation events; co-chairs the 8th grade “Fun Day” carnival and Chairs the 8th grade end of the year dance, “Aloha.” Dawn has served on the United Way of Aurora Board. Through her church, Dawn has served for many years as co-director for the annual Vacation Church School program, which runs three sessions and serves nearly 450 community children annually. She also teaches Sunday School; is a First Communion instructor in the spring; and helps with the Crop Walk (to feed the hungry) in the fall. In her “free time,” she is the leader of her daughter’s Daisy Troop. Dawn’s true loves are her two amazing children, who attend Crone Middle School and Patterson Elementary School; her supportive husband, Michael; and her two dogs, Butterscotch and Bailey. Dawn realizes that the most important things in our lives are our children. She will work diligently to make the best decisions for you and your children; will work for greater transparency in government. State Rep. - 96th District Dawn Desart While a student at WVHS, Dawn was active in the arts and related extracurricular activities. She was in various choral groups, competed on the Speech team, and acted in and directed Waubonsie theater productions. Dawn graduated from Minnesota State at Mankato with a degree in Mass Communications and a minor in Speech Communication. She worked for Public Radio affiliates while in college and after graduation. She also volunteered her time at a homeless shelter and crisis intervention center while in school. In her Emmy Award winning career, she focused on broadcasting in numerous venues, notably in the Chicago area where she did traffic and news for a number of radio stations and then worked as an anchor/reporter at WMAQ-TV (NBC5). Dawn DeSart is extremely community-oriented. She is involved in the PTA at Patterson Elementary, where she Chairs the “Read to Succeed” program. She also serves as a party room parent; class photographer; is an Art Awareness coordinator; and volunteers in the school’s publishing center. She is also a leader in the Crone Middle School PTSA, where she has worked on Red Ribbon Week; Staff Appreciation events; co-chairs the 8th grade “Fun Day” carnival and Chairs the 8th grade end of the year dance, “Aloha.” Dawn has served on the United Way of Aurora Board. Through her church, Dawn has served for many years as co-director for the annual Vacation Church School program, which runs three sessions and serves nearly 450 community children annually. She also teaches Sunday School; is a First Communion instructor in the spring; and helps with the Crop Walk (to feed the hungry) in the fall. In her “free time,” she is the leader of her daughter’s Daisy Troop. Dawn’s true loves are her two amazing children, who attend Crone Middle School and Patterson Elementary School; her supportive husband, Michael; and her two dogs, Butterscotch and Bailey. Dawn realizes that the most important things in our lives are our children. She will work diligently to make the best decisions for you and your children; will work for greater transparency in government. | |
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