Emil Jones, Jr. (born October 18, 1935) is a life-long resident of Chicago and currently the president of the Illinois State Senate. Senator Jones has been a member of the Illinois General Assembly since 1973. During his time in service, he has advocated for issues including funding public education and social justice in Illinois. Senator Jones was also instrumental in helping Senator Barack Obama with his election to the United States Senate^{[citation needed]}. October 18 is the 291st day of the year (292nd in leap years). ... 1935 (MCMXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... The Illinois Senate convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... The Illinois General Assembly convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... Official language(s) English Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Obama redirects here. ...

Senator Jones began his political career in 1973, when he was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. He served in that capacity from 1973 to 1983. During that time he served as the Chairman of the Insurance Committee and was an Assistant Democratic Leader. In 1982 he was elected to the Illinois Senate. In addition to being the president of the Senate, he also serves as a member of the Executive Committee.

Prior to public service, Senator Jones studied at Chicago's Tilden Technical High School, where he graduated in 1953. He went on to earn an Associate in Arts degree from the Loop Junior College (now Harold Washington College). Thereafter he attended Roosevelt University, where he majored in Business Administration. Harold Washington College is a division of the City Colleges of Chicago, located in the business district of Chicago, IL. Founded in 1962 as Loop College, the college was renamed in memoriam of late African-American Chicago mayor Harold Washington. ... Roosevelt University downtown campus (Auditorium Building) Roosevelt University   Roosevelt University is a four-year, private institute of higher education with full service campuses in Chicagos Loop and northwest suburban Schaumburg. ...

In 2004, Roosevelt University awarded Senator Jones with a Doctorate of Humane Letters Honoris Causa Degree. Chicago State University also awarded Senator Jones with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. Chicago State University (CSU) is a state university in Chicago, Illinois. ...

Senator Jones is a member of the Forum of Senate Presidents' Board of Directors and the State Legislative Leaders Foundation's Board of Directors. He is married to Dr. Lorrie Jones and has four children.

External link

• Illinois General Assembly page