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.
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: 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. The ILLCF college scholarship has granted close to $1,000,000 to more than 500 students in Illinois.
Membership
Current House members , the 102nd General Assembly of the Illinois House of Representatives consists of the following members: District Representative Party Residence TookOffice 1 Democratic Chicago 20193 Democratic Chicago 2019 Ɨ 4 Democratic Chicago 2018 Ɨ 21 Democratic Chicago 2020 Ɨ22Angelica Guerrero-CuellarDemocraticChicago 24 Democratic Cicero 2007 40 Democratic Chicago 2013 Ɨ 44 Democratic Hoffman Estates 2007 83 Democratic Aurora 2019 Ɨ 85 Democratic Bolingbrook 2020 Ɨ Ɨ Legislator was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives during session.
Current Senate members , the 102nd General Assembly of the Illinois Senate consists of the following members: District Senator Party Residence TookOffice 1 Democratic Chicago 1999 2 Democratic Chicago 2016 Ɨ 11 Democratic Chicago 2020 Ɨ 20 Democratic Chicago 2020 Ɨ 22 Democratic Elgin 2017 25 Democratic West Chicago 2020 Ɨ
Ɨ Legislator was appointed to the Illinois Senate during session.
References
External links Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation official website Illinois House Democrats - Latino Caucus Press Releases
See also
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chicago City Council Latino Caucus