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47th District

Deputy Republican Leader

District Office: 1 S. Cass Ave. Westmont Centre, Suite 205 Westmont, IL 60559 ( 630 ) 852 - 8633 Map/Driving Directions
Springfield Office: 215-N Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 ( 217 ) 782 - 2289 Map/Driving Directions
Years Served
January 1999 - Present
Committee Assignment
Appropriations-Human Services (Republican Spokesperson); Labor & Commerce Committee; Mass Transit.
Biography
Full-time legislator; born in Chicago; graduated from Saint Norbert College with a bachelor's degree in History and American Government; rated top five Illinois legislators on business issues by IL Manufacturers; recognized for her landmark legislation requiring mental health parity, MRSA infection control, improving Amber Alert system and strengthening child support; Champion of Free Enterprise by IL Chamber of Commerce; Legislator of Year, Long Term Care; Disabilities; Autism and Fire Protection Groups.
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