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Encyclopedia > Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.
The Illinois Senate convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

The Illinois Senate is the upper chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, the legislative branch of the government of the state of Illinois in the United States. The body was created by the first state constitution adopted in 1818. The Illinois Senate is made up of 59 senators elected from individual legislative districts determined by population. There is a movement to modify senatorial districts on a geographic basis in order to more accurately reflect the cultural, racial and political makeup of outstate and downstate. In order to avoid complete turnovers in Senate membership, under the Illinois Constitution of 1970, some senators are elected to two-year terms while others are elected to four-year terms. Senate districts are divided into three groups. One or two of these groups are elected every two years for either a two or four year term. In contrast, the Illinois House of Representatives is made of 118 members with its entire membership elected to two-year terms. The Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois. ... The Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois. ... The Illinois General Assembly convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... For other uses, see State (disambiguation). ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (140,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Year 1818 (MDCCCXVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a common year starting on Tuesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ...


The Illinois Senate convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. Its first official working day is the second Wednesday of January each year. Its primary duties are to pass bills into law, approve the state budget, confirm appointments to state departments and agencies, act on federal constitutional amendments and propose constitutional amendments for Illinois. It also has the power to override gubernatorial vetoes through a three-fifths majority vote. The Illinois Senate tries impeachments made by the House of Representatives, and can convict impeached officers by a two-thirds vote. The Sixth Illinois Capitol The Illinois State Capitol, located in Springfield, Illinois, is the capitol and seat of government of the U.S. state of Illinois. ... : Home of President Abraham Lincoln United States Illinois Sangamon 60. ...


The Democratic Party of Illinois currently holds a veto-proof majority in the Illinois Senate. The Democratic Party of Illinois is a political party and affiliate of the United States Democratic Party in Illinois. ...


Illinois State Senate - 95th General Assembly

Affiliation Members
  Democratic Party 37
  Republican Party 22
 Total
 59
 Democratic Majority
 15

Officers The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party) [1], is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... The Democratic Party of Illinois is a political party and affiliate of the United States Democratic Party in Illinois. ...

  • President of the Senate: Emil Jones, Jr.
  • Majority Leader: Debbie Halvorson
  • Majority Caucus Chair: Terry Link
  • Minority Leader: Frank Watson
  • Minority Caucus Chair: Dale Righter

This is a complete list of the Presidents of the Illinois Senate as of 2007. ... Emil Jones, Jr. ... Debbie Halvorson is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 40th District since 1997. ... Terry Link is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 30th District since 1997. ... Frank Watson is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing the 51st district since 1983 and serving as Senate Republican Leader. ... Dale Righter is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 55th district since 2003 and currently serving as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair. ...

Members of the Illinois Senate

District Representative Party Residence Term Up
1 Antonio Munoz Democratic Chicago 2010
2 William Delgado Democratic Chicago 2008
3 Mattie Hunter Democratic Chicago 2008
4 Kimberly A. Lightford Democratic Chicago 2010
5 Rickey R. Hendon Democratic Chicago 2008
6 John Cullerton Democratic Chicago 2008
7 Carol Ronen Democratic Chicago 2010
8 Ira Silverstein Democratic Chicago 2008
9 Jeffrey Schoenberg Democratic Chicago 2008
10 James DeLeo Democratic Chicago 2010
11 Louis Viverito Democratic Chicago 2008
12 Martin Sandoval Democratic Chicago 2008
13 Kwame Raoul Democratic Chicago 2010
14 Emil Jones, Jr. Democratic Chicago 2008
15 James Meeks Democratic Chicago 2008
16 Jacqueline Y. Collins Democratic Chicago 2010
17 Donne Trotter Democratic Chicago 2008
18 Edward Maloney Democratic Chicago 2008
19 Maggie Crotty Democratic Oak Forest 2010
20 Iris Martinez Democratic Chicago 2008
21 Daniel Cronin Republican Elmhurst 2008
22 Michael Noland Democratic Elgin 2010
23 Carole Pankau Republican Bloomingdale 2008
24 Kirk W. Dillard Republican Hinsdale 2008
25 Chris Lauzen Republican Aurora 2010
26 William E. Peterson Republican Buffalo Grove 2008
27 Matt Murphy Republican Palatine 2008
28 John J. Millner Republican St. Charles 2010
29 Susan Garrett Democrat Highwood 2008
30 Terry Link Democratic Vernon Hills 2008
31 Michael Bond Democratic Illinois 2010
32 Pamela Althoff Republican Crystal Lake 2008
33 Dan Kotowski Democratic Park Ridge 2008
34 Dave Syverson Republican Rockford 2010
35 J. Bradley Burzynski Republican Sycamore 2008
36 Mike Jacobs Democratic East Moline 2008
37 Dale Risinger Republican Peoria 2010
38 Gary G. Dahl Republican Peru 2008
39 Don Harmon Democratic Oak Park 2008
40 Debbie Halvorson Democratic Crete 2010
41 Christine Radogno Republican Lemont 2008
42 Linda Holmes Democratic Aurora 2008
43 Arthur Wilhelmi Democratic Joliet 2010
44 Bill Brady Republican Bloomington 2008
45 Todd Sieben Republican Geneseo 2008
46 David Koehler Democratic Pekin 2010
47 John M. Sullivan Democratic Rushville 2008
48 Randy Hultgren Republican Wheaton 2008
49 Deanna Demuzio Democratic Carlinville 2010
50 Larry Bomke Republican Springfield 2008
51 Frank Watson Republican Greenville 2008
52 Mike Frerichs Democratic Gifford 2010
53 Dan Rutherford Republican Pontiac 2008
54 John O. Jones Republican Mount Vernon 2008
55 Dale Righter Republican Mattoon 2010
56 William R. Haine Democratic Alton 2008
57 James Clayborne, Jr. Democratic Belleville 2008
58 David Luechtefeld Republican Okawville 2010
59 Gary Forby Democratic Benton 2008

Antonio Munoz (born February 18, 1964) is the Illinois State Senator for the 1st district, which he has served since 1999. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... William Willie Delgado is the Illinois State Representative for the 3rd district; he was first elected in 1998. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Mattie Hunter is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 3rd district since 2003. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Kimberly A. Lightford is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 4th district since 1998. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Rickey R. Hendon (born December 8, 1953) is the Illinois State Senator for the 5th district, which he has served since 1992. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... John J. Cullerton is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 6th district since his appointment in 1991. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Carol Ronen is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 7th District since 2000. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Ira I. Silverstein is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 8th district since 1999. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Jeffrey Schoenberg is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 9th district since 1993. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... James A. DeLeo is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 10th district since 1992, and is an Assistant Majority Leader. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Louis S. Viverito is Illinois State Senator for the 11th district, which he has served since 1994. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Martin A. Sandoval is the Illinois State Senator for the 12th District, which he has served since 2003. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Kwame Raoul (born September 30, 1964) is the Illinois State Senator for the 13th district, which he has served since 2004. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Emil Jones, Jr. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Rev. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Jacqueline Y. Collins is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 16th district since 2003. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Donne Trotter is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 17th district since 1993. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Edward D. Maloney is the Illinois State Senator for the 18th district, which he has served since 2003. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Maggie Crotty is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 19th district since 2002. ... Incorporated City in 1900. ... Iris Y. Martinez is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 20th district since 2003. ... Nickname: Motto: Urbs in Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location in the Chicago metro area and Illinois Coordinates: , Country State Counties Cook, DuPage Settled 1770s Incorporated March 4, 1837 Government  - Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Area  - City 234. ... Dan Cronin (born November 7, 1959 in Elmhurst, Illinois) is a Republican Illinois State Senator. ... Incorporated City in 1910. ... Michael Noland is a Democratic state senator from Illinois, representing the 22nd District. ... Incorporated City in 1854. ... Carole Pankau is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 23rd district since 2005. ... Bloomingdale is a village located in DuPage County, Illinois. ... Kirk W. Dillard (born June 1, 1955), American politician, is a lifelong resident of DuPage County and currently resides in Hinsdale, Illinois. ... Hinsdale is an affluent Chicago suburb located in Cook County and DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... Chris Lauzen is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate representing the 25th district. ... The Paramount Theatre under renovation, downtown Aurora. ... William E. Peterson is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 26th district since 1993, and currently serves as the Assistant Minority Leader. ... Incorporated Village in 1958. ... Matt Murphy can refer to: Matt Murphy (blues guitarist), an American musician Matt Murphy (Canadian musician) Matt Murphy (politician), an Illinois State Senator Matt Murphy (football player), an American football player Matt Murphy (wrestler), a retired American professional wrestler Matt Murphy, a baseball fan who caught Barry Bonds #756 home... Palatine is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. ... John J. Millner is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 28th district since 2005. ... St. ... Susan Garrett is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 29th District since 2003. ... Highwood is a city in the Morraine township of Lake County, Illinois, United States. ... Terry Link is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 30th District since 1997. ... Vernon Hills is a city located in Lake County, Illinois. ... Michael Bond, OBE, (born January 13, 1926 in Newbury, Berkshire) is an English childrens author. ... Grayslakes Fire Station, Historical Society (formerly Grayslakes First Village Hall), and Water Tower. ... Pamela J. Althoff is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 32nd District since 2003. ... Crystal Lake is a city located in southeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois. ... Dan Kotowski is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 33rd District since 2007. ... The City of Park Ridge The city of Park Ridge is an affluent suburb of Chicago in Cook County in the United States. ... Dave Syverson (born June 29, 1957) is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate representing the 34th district, where he is currently serving his fourth term. ... , Nickname: The Forest City Country State County Township Elevation 715 ft (218 m) Coordinates , Area 56. ... J. Bradley Burzynski is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 35th district since 1993. ... Sycamore is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. ... Mike Jacobs can refer to: Mike Jacobs (baseball player), an American baseball player Mike Jacobs (boxing), a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Mike Jacobs (politician), a candidate for the Maryland General Assembly election in 2006 This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that... East Moline is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois. ... Dale Risinger is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing Illinoiss 37th district since 2003. ... : See how it plays in Peoria United States Illinois Peoria 46. ... Gary G. Dahl is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 38th district since 2005. ... Don Harmon (born in 1966 in Oak Park) is a Democratic politician, member of the Illinois Senate for the 39th District since 2003. ... Downtown (Oak Park Avenue) Ernest Hemingway Museum Oak Park, Illinois Lake Theater and shops along Lake Street. ... Debbie Halvorson is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 40th District since 1997. ... Crete is a village located in Will County, Illinois. ... Christine Radogno is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 41st District since 1997. ... Incorporated Village in 1873. ... Linda Holmes is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 42nd District since 2007. ... The Paramount Theatre under renovation, downtown Aurora. ... Arthur Wilhelmi is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 43rd District since he was appointed in 2005. ... Incorporated City in 1834. ... William Bill Brady, CM , LL.D (born 1932) is a Canadian print and radio journalist, manager and executive who has been involved with various local and national organizations. ... United States Illinois McLean 22. ... Todd Sieben is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing the 45th district since 1993. ... Geneseo is a city located in Henry County, Illinois. ... David Koehler (born May 14, 1968 in Joliet) is a Democratic politician, member of the Illinois Senate for the 46th District since 2007. ... Pekin is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois. ... John M. Sullivan is a Democratic politician, member of the Illinois Senate for the 47th District since 2002. ... Rushville is a city located in Schuyler County, Illinois. ... Randall M. Randy Hultgren (born March 1, 1966, Park Ridge, Illinois) is a Republican Illinois State Senatore representing the 48th district. ... Incorporated City in 1859. ... Deanna Demuzio currently serves in the Illinois State Senate, representing the 49th District as a Democrat. ... Carlinville is a city located in Macoupin County, Illinois. ... Larry Bomke is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 50th district since 1995. ... : Home of President Abraham Lincoln United States Illinois Sangamon 60. ... Frank Watson is a Republican member of the Illinois State Senate, representing the 51st district since 1983 and serving as Senate Republican Leader. ... Greenville is a city located in Bond County, Illinois. ... Mike Frerichs is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 52nd District since 2007. ... Gifford is a village located in Champaign County, Illinois. ... Dan Rutherford (born May 26, 1955), is an American politician and businessman affiliated with the U.S. Republican Party. ... Old Log Cabin Restaurant, a popular stop on U.S. Route 66. ... For other persons of the same name, see John Jones. ... Mount Vernon is a city located in Jefferson County, Illinois. ... Dale Righter is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 55th district since 2003 and currently serving as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair. ... Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, United States. ... William R. Haine is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 56th District since he was appointed in November, 2002. ... Historic Alton Home Alton is a city in Madison County, Illinois, United States, about 15 miles north of St. ... James Clayborne, Jr. ... Belleville is a city in St. ... David Luechtefeld is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 58th district since 1995 and serving as the Assistant Minority Leader. ... Okawville is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. ... Gary Forby is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 59th District since 2003. ... Benton is a city located in Franklin County, Illinois. ...

External links

  • Illinois General Assembly - Senate official government site
  • Illinois Senate Republicans official party site
  • Illinois Senate Democrats official party site
  • Project Vote Smart - Illinois State Senate voter information
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