Ann Gillespie is a former Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 27th district. The district, located in the Chicago metropolitan area, includes parts of Arlington Heights, Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Rolling Meadows, Barrington, Inverness, Palatine, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[2]
Ann Gillespie | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – April 14, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rooney |
| Succeeded by | Mark L. Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1958 or 1959 (age 65–66)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Arlington Heights, Illinois |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney (retired) |
Early life and career
editGillespie, a retired healthcare attorney from Arlington Heights, has a B.A. in History from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a J.D. from the DePaul University College of Law.[1]
Illinois Senate
editIn the 2018 general election, Gillespie defeated incumbent Republican senator Tom Rooney.[3] As of July 2022, Senator Gillespie is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[4]
- Appropriations - Constitutional Offices Committee (SAPP-SACO)
- Appropriations - Health Committee (SAPP-SAHA)
- Commerce Committee
- (Chairwoman of) Ethics Committee (SETH)
- Insurance Committee (SINS)
- Local Government Committee (SLGV)
- (Chairwoman of) Redistricting - Northwest Cook County Committee (SRED-SRNC)
- Subcommittee on Managed Care Organizations (SHEA-SMCO)
- (Chairwoman of) Subcommittee on Medicaid (SHEA-SHMD)
- Subcommittee on Special Issues (H) (SHEA-SHSI)
On April 8, 2024, it was announced that Governor J.B. Pritzker would appoint Gillespie the director of the Illinois Department of Insurance.[5] Gillespie resigned effective April 14, 2024.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Gillespie, Ann (October 13, 2018). "Ann Gillespie: Candidate profile" (Interview). Interviewed by Daily Herald Editorial Board. Arlington Heights, Illinois: Daily Herald. Retrieved November 21, 2018.
- ^ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
- ^ Shields, Todd (November 7, 2018). "Democratic newcomer flips seat, wins Illinois Senate's 27th District". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 26, 2018.
- ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees". ilga.gov. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
- ^ Gorner, Jeremy (April 8, 2024). "Gov. J.B. Pritzker taps northwest suburban lawmaker to run state insurance department". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Lissau, Russell (April 8, 2024). "Sen. Gillespie resigning to lead state insurance department". Daily Herald. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
External links
edit- Ann for 27 official campaign website