Ann Gillespie (politician) explained

Ann Gillespie
State Senate:	Illinois
District:	27th
Predecessor:	Tom Rooney
Successor:	Mark L. Walker
Party:	Democratic
Residence:	Arlington Heights, Illinois
Alma Mater:	University of Illinois (B.A.) DePaul University (J.D.)
Profession:	Attorney (retired)

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.^[1]

Early life and career

Gillespie, 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.^[2]

Illinois Senate

In 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]

External links

• Ann for 27 official campaign website

Notes and References

1. Web site: PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27. 2011-05-18. 2015-11-29.
2. Gillespie. Ann. Ann Gillespie: Candidate profile. Daily Herald Editorial Board. Daily Herald. Arlington Heights, Illinois. October 13, 2018. November 21, 2018.
3. News: Shields. Todd. Democratic newcomer flips seat, wins Illinois Senate's 27th District. November 7, 2018. Chicago Tribune. November 26, 2018.
4. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Senator Committees . 2022-07-04 . ilga.gov.
5. News: Jeremy. Gorner. Gov. J.B. Pritzker taps northwest suburban lawmaker to run state insurance department. April 8, 2024. Chicago Tribune. April 8, 2024. subscription.
6. News: Lissau. Russell. Sen. Gillespie resigning to lead state insurance department . April 8, 2024. Daily Herald. April 8, 2024. subscription.