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ILLINOIS 116th Congress 89 ILLINOIS (Population 2010, 12,830,632) SENATORS RICHARD J. DURBIN, Democrat, of Springfield, IL; born in East St. Louis, IL, November 21, 1944; son of William and Ann Durbin; education: graduated, Assumption High School, East St. Louis; B.S., foreign service and economics, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, 1966; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 1969; professional: attorney; admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1969; began practice in Springfield; legal counsel to Lieutenant Governor Paul Simon, 1969–72; legal counsel to Illinois Senate Judiciary Committee, 1972–82; parliamentarian, Illi- nois Senate, 1969–82; adjunct professor, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine; mar- ried: the former Loretta Schaefer, 1967; children: Christine (deceased), Paul, and Jennifer; com- mittees: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Appropriations; Judiciary; Rules and Administra- tion; elected to the 98th Congress on November 2, 1982; reelected to each succeeding Congress; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 5, 1996; reelected to each succeeding Senate term; elected as Democratic Whip, 2004; reelected for each succeeding Congress. Office Listings https://durbin.senate.gov https://facebook.com/SenatorDurbin https://twitter.com/SenatorDurbin 711 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 ...................................................... (202) 224–2152 Chief of Staff.—Patrick Souders. Legislative Director.—Corey Tellez. Communications Director.—Emily Hampsten. Director of Scheduling.—Claire Reuschel. 230 South Dearborn, Kluczynski Building, 38th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 .......................... (312) 353–4952 Chicago Director.—Clarisol Duque. 525 South Eighth Street, Springfield, IL 62703 ....................................................................... (217) 492–4062 State Director.—Bill Houlihan. 1504 Third Avenue, Suite 227, Rock Island, IL 61201 ........................................................... (309) 786–5173 250 West Cherry Street, Suite 115D, Carbondale, IL 62901 .................................................. (618) 351–1122 *** TAMMY DUCKWORTH, Democrat, of Hoffman Estates, IL; born in Bangkok, Thailand; education: B.A., political science, University of Hawaii, 1989; M.A., George Washington Uni- versity, Washington, DC, 1992; Ph.D., in human services at Capella University, 2014; profes- sional: Rotary International; Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs; U.S. Department of Vet- erans Affairs; military: lieutenant colonel, Illinois National Guard; combat veteran, Operation Iraqi Freedom; married: Bryan Bowlsbey; committees: Armed Services, Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Environment and Public Works; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; elected to the 113th Congress on November 6, 2012; reelected to the 114th Congress on No- vember 4, 2014; elected to the U.S. Senate on November 8, 2016. Office Listings https://duckworth.senate.gov https://facebook.com/SenDuckworth https://twitter.com/SenDuckworth https://instagram.com/SenDuckworth https://youtube.com/SenDuckworth 524 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 ...................................................... (202) 224–2854 Chief of Staff.—Kaitlin Fahey. FAX: 228–0618 Deputy Chief of Staff.—Kalina Bakalov. Legislative Director.—Ben Rhodeside. Communications Director.—Ben Garmisa. Administrative Director.—Paul Kohnstamm. Scheduling Director.—Kelsey Becker. 230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3900, Chicago, IL 60604 ................................................... (312) 886–3506 Chicago Director.—Marina Faz-Huppert. 8 South Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701 .......................................................... (217) 528–6124 State Director.—Cameron Joost. Downstate Director.—Randy Sikowski. Eurma C. Hayes Center, 441 East Willow Street, Carbondale, IL 62901 .............................. (618) 677–7000 1823 2nd Avenue, Suite 2, Rock Island, IL 61201 .................................................................. (309) 606–7060 23 Public Square, Suite 460, Belleville, IL 62220 ................................................................... (618) 722–7070 90 Congressional Directory ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVES FIRST DISTRICT BOBBY L. RUSH, Democrat, of Chicago, IL; born in Albany, GA, November 23, 1946; edu- cation: attended Marshall High School, Marshall, IL; B.A., Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL, 1974; M.A., University of Illinois, Chicago, 1994; M.A., McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, 1998; professional: U.S. Army, 1963–68; insurance agent; alderman, Chicago, IL, City Council, 1983–93; deputy chairman, Illinois Democratic Party, 1990; unsuccessful candidate for Mayor of Chicago, 1999; minister; wife: Paulette; five children; committees: Energy and Com- merce; elected on November 3, 1992 to the 103rd Congress; reelected to each succeeding Con- gress. Office Listings https://rush.house.gov https://facebook.com/congressmanbobbyrush https://twitter.com/RepBobbyRush 2188 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 .............................................. (202) 225–4372 Chief of Staff /Counsel.—Yardly Pollas. FAX: 226–0333 Legislative Director.—Nishith Pandya. Director of Administration and Operations.—N. Lenette Myers. Communications Director.—Ryan Johnson. 11750 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643 .................................................................. (773) 779–2400 District Director.—Robyn Wheeler Grange. Counties: COOK COUNTY (part) AND WILL COUNTY (part). CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Alsip, Blue Island, Bremen Township, Calumet Park, Calumet Township, Chicago, Country Club Hills, Crestwood, Dixmoor, Elwood, Evergreen Park, Frankfort, Frankfort Square, Frankfort Township, Green Garden Township, Harvey, Jackson Township, Manhattan, Manhattan Township, Markham, Merrionette Park, Midlothian, Mokena, New Lenox, New Lenox Township, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Orland Township, Palos Heights, Palos Township, Posen, Rich Township, Riverdale, Robbins, Thornton Township, Tinley Park, Will County, Worth, and Worth Township. Population (2012), 711,982. ZIP Codes: 60406, 60418, 60421, 60423, 60426, 60428, 60442, 60445, 60448–49, 60451–53, 60462–64, 60467–69, 60472, 60477–78, 60482, 60487, 60609, 60615–17, 60619–21, 60628–29, 60636–37, 60643, 60649, 60652–53, 60655, 60803, 60805, 60827 *** SECOND DISTRICT ROBIN L. KELLY, Democrat, of Matteson, IL; born in New York, NY, April 30, 1956; education: B.A. in psychology, Bradley University, IL, 1977; M.A., counseling, Bradley Univer- sity, 1982; Ph.D., political science, Northern Illinois University, IL, 2004; professional: coun- selor; community affairs director, Matteson, IL, 1992–2006; member, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2003–07; Chief of Staff, Illinois State Treasurer, 2007–10; Chief Administra- tive Officer, Cook County, IL, 2010–12; caucuses: co-chair, Diversifying Tech Caucus; vice chair, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force; member, Congressional Black Caucus; Congres- sional Caucus on Black Women and Girls; married: Dr. Nathaniel Horn; two children; commit- tees: Energy and Commerce; Oversight and Reform; elected to the 113th Congress on April 9, 2013, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of U.S. Representative Jesse L. Jackson, Jr.; reelected to each succeeding Congress. Office Listings https://robinkelly.house.gov https://facebook.com/reprobinkelly https://twitter.com/reprobinkelly 2416 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 .............................................. (202) 225–0773 Chief of Staff.—Julius West. Legislative Director.—Matt McMurray. Communications Director.—James Lewis. Legislative Assistants: Charles Bolden, Nicole Varner. Director of Advance /Scheduler.—Tony Presta. 600 Holiday Plaza Drive, Suite 505, Matteson, IL 60443 ....................................................... (708) 679–0078 District Director.—Cynthia DeWitt. Counties: COOK (part), KANKAKEE, AND WILL (part). CITIES AND TOWNSHIPS: Beecher, Blue Island, Bonfield, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Buckingham, Cabery, Calumet City, Chebanse, Chicago, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crete, Custer Park, Dixmoor, Dolton, Essex, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Frankfort, Gardner, Glenwood, Grant Park, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Herscher, Homewood, Hopkins Park, Kankakee, Lansing, Lynwood, Manhattan, Manteno, Markham, Matteson, Momence, Monee, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Pembroke Township, Peotone, Phoenix, Reddick, Richton Park, Riverdale, Saint Anne, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Tinley Park, Thornton, Union Hill, University Park, and Wilmington. Population (2010), 718,507. ILLINOIS 116th Congress 91 ZIP Codes: 60401, 60406, 60409, 60411–12, 60417, 60419, 60422–23, 60425–26, 60428–30, 60438, 60443, 60449, 60461, 60466, 60468, 60471, 60473, 60475–78, 60481, 60484, 60615, 60617, 60628, 60633, 60637, 60649, 60827, 60901, 60913–15, 60917, 60919, 60922, 60935, 60940–42, 60944, 60950, 60954, 60958, 60961, 60964, 60969 *** THIRD DISTRICT DANIEL LIPINSKI, Democrat, of Chicago, IL; born in Chicago, July 15, 1966; son of former Congressman William Lipinski, 1983–2004; education: B.S., mechanical engineering, magna cum laude, Northwestern University, 1988; M.S., engineering-economic systems, Stan- ford University, 1989; Ph.D., political science, Duke University, 1998; professional: aide to U.S. Representative George Sangmeister, 1993–94; aide to U.S. Representative Jerry Costello, 1995– 96; aide to U.S. Representative Rod Blagojevich, 1999–2000;
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