Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus (ILLC), also known as the Illinois Latinx Caucus, is a bloc of state legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, composed of legislators of Latino heritage. As of the 102nd General Assembly, the ILLC has 15 members across the Illinois House of Representatives and Illinois Senate.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus | |
|---|---|
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| House Chair | Aaron Ortiz |
| Senate Co-Chair | Cristina Castro |
| Senate Co-Chair | Karina Villa |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Springfield, Illinois |
| Membership | 15 Legislators |
| Seats in Illinois House of Representatives | 9 / 118
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| Seats in Illinois Senate | 6 / 59
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| Website | |
| illcf.net | |
About
The primary mission of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus is to empower Illinois Latinos and assure equitable representation in the General Assembly and promote legislative action directed to address those interests.
Specific caucus priorities include:[1]
- Increasing access to resources that benefit Latinos in Illinois
- Forming and sustaining partnerships with businesses and organizations to enhance opportunities for Latinos in Illinois
- Supporting the widespread distribution of information on public policy that impact Latinos in Illinois
- Providing resources for young Latinos in Illinois to succeed in education
Since 2002, the ILLCF has provided college bound students across the state with scholarships.[2] The ILLCF college scholarship has granted close to $1,000,000 to more than 500 students in Illinois. [3]
Membership
Current House members
As of January 13, 2021, the 102nd General Assembly of the Illinois House of Representatives consists of the following members:[4]
| District | Representative | Party | Residence | Took Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aaron Ortiz | Democratic | Chicago | 2019 |
| 3 | Eva-Dina Delgado | Democratic | Chicago | 2019 Ɨ |
| 4 | Delia Ramirez | Democratic | Chicago | 2018 Ɨ |
| 21 | Edgar González Jr. | Democratic | Chicago | 2020 Ɨ |
| 24 | Elizabeth Hernandez | Democratic | Cicero | 2007 |
| 40 | Jaime Andrade Jr. | Democratic | Chicago | 2013 Ɨ |
| 44 | Fred Crespo | Democratic | Hoffman Estates | 2007 |
| 83 | Barbara Hernandez | Democratic | Aurora | 2019 Ɨ |
| 85 | Dagmara Avelar | Democratic | Bolingbrook | 2020 Ɨ |
- Ɨ Legislator was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives during session.
Current Senate members
As of January 13, 2021, the 102nd General Assembly of the Illinois Senate consists of the following members:[5]
| District | Senator | Party | Residence | Took Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonio Munoz | Democratic | Chicago | 1999 |
| 2 | Omar Aquino | Democratic | Chicago | 2016 Ɨ |
| 11 | Celina Villanueva | Democratic | Chicago | 2020 Ɨ |
| 20 | Cristina Pacione-Zayas | Democratic | Chicago | 2020 Ɨ |
| 22 | Cristina Castro | Democratic | Elgin | 2017 |
| 25 | Karina Villa | Democratic | West Chicago | 2020 Ɨ |
- Ɨ Legislator was appointed to the Illinois Senate during session.
References
- "About". Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- Bob Goldsborough. "Engineer co-founded Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- "ILLCF Scholarships". Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus. Retrieved 2021-01-25.
- "Current House Members 102nd General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
- "Current Senate Members 102nd General Assembly". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
