Legislators Project Interviews
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Legislators Project Interviews
Illinois politicians career on Sangamon County Board and IL Senate
Long-serving legislator and IL Senate President from 2009 to 2020
Majority Leader Currie discusses her long career in the IL Legislature
Long-serving Republican leader in the IL House of Representatives
Republican legislator from Kane County, 1981 to 1999
Democratic state legislator representing the Decatur area from 1975 to 1995
Illinois Republican legislator from 1975-1991 and in U.S. House until 2000
An Illinois legislator from 1981 through 1986 before heading to the U.S. House
Democratic mayor of East Moline before becoming an IL State Senator
Long-time IL State Senator, Senate President from 2003-2008
A career teacher and coach becomes successful IL State Senator
Independent Democrat who served IL legislature, then the U.S. House, finishing career as legal counsel to Pres. Bill Clinton
Republican Illinois State Senator from 1965 through 1980
IL State Senator Democratic Candidate for Governor in 1994
Former representative and lifelong student of Illinois politics shares his views on the state's future
IL House of Representatives member from 1977 - 1992 and pro-life advocate
Leader of IL Senate Republicans during 1980s thru 2002.
Illinois State Senator (1970-1993)
Former State Representative from Winnebago County, IL
Illinois Senate Minority Leader (Republican) from 2003-2008