14th District

District Office: 5533 North Broadway Chicago, IL 60640 ( 773 ) 784 - 2002 Map/Driving Directions

Springfield Office: 265-S Stratton Office Building Springfield, IL 62706 ( 217 ) 782 - 6592 Map/Driving Directions Email: repcassidy@gmail.com

Years Served

May 2011 - Present

Committee Assignment

Appropriations-Public Safety; Human Services; Labor & Commerce Committee; Restorative Justice (Vice-Chairperson); Public Benefits Subcommittee (Sub-Chairperson).

Biography

LGBT rights activist and organizer; former legislative director for the National Organization for Women; former legislative aide to state Sen. John Cullerton; former Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Director of Programs and Development in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office; only openly gay female legislator serving in the General Assembly; has three children.

Associated Senator(s)

Heather A. Steans