Anthony DeLuca (Illinois politician) explained

Anthony J. DeLuca
State House:Illinois
State:Illinois
District:80th
Preceded:George Scully, Jr.
Office4:Mayor of Chicago Heights
Predecessor4:Angelo "Sam" Ciambrone
Successor4:Alex Lopez
Birth Date:25 July 1970
Birth Place:Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Residence:Chicago Heights, Illinois
Alma Mater:Elmhurst College
Profession:Businessman

Anthony J. DeLuca (born July 25, 1970) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has represented the 80th district since his appointment in March 2009 to succeed George Scully, who was appointed to the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County.[1] The Southland based district includes all or parts of Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Park Forest, South Chicago Heights, University Park, Frankfort, Manhattan and Olympia Fields, Manhattan, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Glenwood, Symerton, Illinois.

Before being appointed to that position, he served as mayor of Chicago Heights, Illinois, since 2003. Some controversy was created as DeLuca is known to many to be a member of the Republican Party, whereas Scully is a Democrat. DeLuca has stated, "If I am appointed to a Democratic seat, I am a Democrat."[2]

As of July 3, 2022, Representative DeLuca is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Schlikerman . Becky . Candidates lining up to succeed DeLuca in Chicago Heights . . March 12, 2009 . 13 March 2009 .
  2. Web site: Zimmer . Nathaniel . Chicago Heights mayor eyed to replace Scully . . February 13, 2009 . 13 March 2009 .
  3. Web site: Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees . 2022-07-03 . ilga.gov.