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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Laura Fine is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 17. She was first elected to the chamber in 2012. Fine is also Democratic candidate for District 9 of the Illinois State Senate. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Laura Fine was born in Glenview, Illinois. She graduated from Glenbrook South High School. Fine earned a B.A. in telecommunications from Indiana University in 1989 and an M.A. in political science from Northeastern Illinois University in 1999. Her professional experience includes serving as clerk of the Northfield Township, as a political science instructor at Northeastern Illinois University, and as a television and radio news producer, reporter, anchor, and writer.

Education

  • Graduated, Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
  • MA, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University, 1999
  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, 1985

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
  • MA, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University, 1999
  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, 1985
  • Former Clerk, Northfield Township
  • Former Instructor, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
  • MA, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University, 1999
  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, 1985
  • Former Clerk, Northfield Township
  • Former Instructor, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 9, 2019-present
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 17, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 9, 2018

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Business Growth and Incentives Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Consumer Protection Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environment Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health and Healthcare Disparities Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Human Services Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Insurance: Health & Life Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Insurance: Property & Casualty Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Mental Health Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Childhood and Young Adult Onset, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on HS Medicaid, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Informed Consent, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Committee of the Whole

Member, Environment and Conservation

Vice Chair, Human Services

Chair, Insurance Subcommittee on Special Issues

Member, Local Government

Member, Public Health

Member, Subcommittee on Local Policies

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Illinois Women’s Institute for Leadership
  • MA, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University, 1999
  • BA, Telecommunications, Indiana University, 1985
  • Former Clerk, Northfield Township
  • Former Instructor, Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University
  • Senator, Illinois State Senate, District 9, 2019-present
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 17, 2013-2019
  • Candidate, Illinois State Senate, District 9, 2018
  • Member, Emerging Adult Justice Learning Community, present
  • Member, Executive Committee, Great Lakes Legislative Caucus, present
  • Member, Glenview/Glencoe League of Women Voters, present
  • Member, Kiwanis Club of Glenview-Northbrook, present
  • Member, Legislative Committee, Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Commission, present
  • Member, Links North Shore Youth Health Services, present
  • Volunteer, Northfield Township Food Pantry, present
  • Member, Rotary Club of Glenview Sunrise, present
  • Participant, Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development

Other Info

Favorite Book:

The Help, Sarah's Key, Cutting for Stone, Racing in the Rain

Favorite Movie:

Rudy, Remember the Titans

Favorite Musician:

The Police, Elton John, Billy Joel

Favorite Quote:

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

Favorite TV Shows:

Glee

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2018

Nov. 6
Evanston and Glenview Election Night

Tue 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM CST

Rock N’ Ravioli, Evanston and Wildfire Glenview