List of United States Representatives from Illinois
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This is a list of U.S. Representatives from Illinois. Illinois
became the 21st state on December 3, 1818.
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
became the 21st state on December 3, 1818.
Alphabetical
- Judy BiggertJudy BiggertJudith Borg "Judy" Biggert is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. She is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R) (13th district) - Jerry CostelloJerry CostelloJerry Francis Costello is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1988. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the dean of Illinois's 21-member Congressional delegation. The 12th district includes the St. Louis area suburb cities and stretches to deep Southern Illinois.-Early life,...
(D) (12th district) - Danny K. DavisDanny K. DavisFor other persons named Danny Davis, please see Daniel Davis .Daniel K. Davis is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(D) (7th district) - Robert Dold (R) (10th district)
- Luis GutiérrezLuis GutiérrezLuis Vicente Gutiérrez is an American politician and the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. Gutiérrez was the first Latino to be elected to Congress from the Midwest. From 1986 until his election to Congress he served as a member of the Chicago City Council representing the 26th ward...
(D) (4th district) - Randy HultgrenRandy HultgrenRandall Mark "Randy" Hultgren is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.Hultgren previously represented the 48th district Senate seat in the Illinois General Assembly from 2007 - 2011...
(R) (14th district) - Jesse Jackson, Jr.Jesse Jackson, Jr.Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the special election in 1995. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
(D) (2nd districtIllinois's 2nd congressional districtIllinois's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Illinois. Based in Cook and Will counties, the district includes the south suburbs of Chicago, extending slightly into Will County, and also includes the city's far southeast side; it covers , making it one of...
) - Tim Johnson (R) (15th district)
- Adam KinzingerAdam KinzingerAdam Daniel Kinzinger is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R) (11th district) - Dan LipinskiDan LipinskiDaniel William Lipinski is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes much of the southwest side of Chicago, along with such suburbs as Oak Lawn and Brookfield....
(D) (3rd district) - Donald A. ManzulloDonald A. ManzulloDonald A. Manzullo is the U.S. Representative for . Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is a member of the Republican Party and was first elected in 1992....
(R) (16th district) - Michael QuigleyMichael QuigleyMichael "Mike" Quigley is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the April 7, 2009 special election. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Quigley is a former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where he represented Chicago's northside neighborhoods of Lakeview, Uptown and...
(D) (5th districtIllinois's 5th congressional districtThe 5th Congressional District of Illinois was created as part of the 28th United States Congress, which first met on March 4, 1843; it was initially represented by Stephen A. Douglas, whose Kansas-Nebraska Act prompted the creation of the Republican Party...
) - Peter RoskamPeter RoskamPeter James Roskam is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party and Chief Deputy Whip in the 112th Congress, ranking fourth among house Republican leaders; also served in the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives.-Early life,...
(R) (6th district) - Bobby RushBobby RushBobby Lee Rush is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is located principally on the South Side of Chicago. It is a minority-majority district and has a higher percentage of African Americans than any other congressional district in...
(D) (1st district) - Jan SchakowskyJan SchakowskyJanice D. "Jan" Schakowsky is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes many of Chicago's northern suburbs, including Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Rosemont...
(D) (9th district) - Bobby SchillingBobby SchillingRobert Todd "Bobby" Schilling is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2011. Schilling is a member of the Republican Party and was backed by the Tea Party movement in the November 2010 election...
(R) (17th district) - Aaron SchockAaron SchockAaron Schock is the United States Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. At the age of , Schock is currently the youngest U.S. representative and the first member of the U.S. Congress born...
(R) (18th district) - John ShimkusJohn ShimkusJohn Mondy Shimkus is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party....
(R) (19th district) - Joe WalshJoe Walsh (Illinois politician)William Joseph "Joe" Walsh is the Republican U.S. Representative for Chicago, Illinois's northwest suburban . He has served in Congress since January 2011 after defeating three-term incumbent Democrat Melissa Bean by a margin of 291 votes in a surprising upset. He received little Republican Party...
(R) (8th district)
By District
- 1st district Bobby RushBobby RushBobby Lee Rush is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is located principally on the South Side of Chicago. It is a minority-majority district and has a higher percentage of African Americans than any other congressional district in...
(D) (1993–Present) - 2nd districtIllinois's 2nd congressional districtIllinois's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Illinois. Based in Cook and Will counties, the district includes the south suburbs of Chicago, extending slightly into Will County, and also includes the city's far southeast side; it covers , making it one of...
Jesse Jackson, Jr.Jesse Jackson, Jr.Jesse Louis Jackson, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the special election in 1995. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
(D) (1995–Present) - 3rd district Dan LipinskiDan LipinskiDaniel William Lipinski is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes much of the southwest side of Chicago, along with such suburbs as Oak Lawn and Brookfield....
(D) (2005–Present) - 4th district Luis GutiérrezLuis GutiérrezLuis Vicente Gutiérrez is an American politician and the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. Gutiérrez was the first Latino to be elected to Congress from the Midwest. From 1986 until his election to Congress he served as a member of the Chicago City Council representing the 26th ward...
(D) (1993–Present) - 5th districtIllinois's 5th congressional districtThe 5th Congressional District of Illinois was created as part of the 28th United States Congress, which first met on March 4, 1843; it was initially represented by Stephen A. Douglas, whose Kansas-Nebraska Act prompted the creation of the Republican Party...
Michael QuigleyMichael QuigleyMichael "Mike" Quigley is the U.S. Representative for , serving since the April 7, 2009 special election. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Quigley is a former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, where he represented Chicago's northside neighborhoods of Lakeview, Uptown and...
(D) (2009–Present) - 6th district Peter RoskamPeter RoskamPeter James Roskam is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party and Chief Deputy Whip in the 112th Congress, ranking fourth among house Republican leaders; also served in the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives.-Early life,...
(R) (2007–Present) - 7th district Danny K. DavisDanny K. DavisFor other persons named Danny Davis, please see Daniel Davis .Daniel K. Davis is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(D) (1997–Present) - 8th district Joe WalshJoe Walsh (Illinois politician)William Joseph "Joe" Walsh is the Republican U.S. Representative for Chicago, Illinois's northwest suburban . He has served in Congress since January 2011 after defeating three-term incumbent Democrat Melissa Bean by a margin of 291 votes in a surprising upset. He received little Republican Party...
(R) (2011–Present) - 9th district Jan SchakowskyJan SchakowskyJanice D. "Jan" Schakowsky is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. She is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes many of Chicago's northern suburbs, including Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Rosemont...
(D) (1999–Present) - 10th district Robert Dold (R) (2011–Present)
- 11th district Adam KinzingerAdam KinzingerAdam Daniel Kinzinger is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R) (2011–Present) - 12th district Jerry CostelloJerry CostelloJerry Francis Costello is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1988. He is a member of the Democratic Party and the dean of Illinois's 21-member Congressional delegation. The 12th district includes the St. Louis area suburb cities and stretches to deep Southern Illinois.-Early life,...
(D) (most senior) (1988–Present) - 13th district Judy BiggertJudy BiggertJudith Borg "Judy" Biggert is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. She is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(R) (1999–Present) - 14th district Randy HultgrenRandy HultgrenRandall Mark "Randy" Hultgren is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.Hultgren previously represented the 48th district Senate seat in the Illinois General Assembly from 2007 - 2011...
(R) (2011–Present) - 15th district Tim Johnson (R) (2001–Present)
- 16th district Donald A. ManzulloDonald A. ManzulloDonald A. Manzullo is the U.S. Representative for . Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is a member of the Republican Party and was first elected in 1992....
(R) (1993–Present) - 17th district Bobby SchillingBobby SchillingRobert Todd "Bobby" Schilling is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2011. Schilling is a member of the Republican Party and was backed by the Tea Party movement in the November 2010 election...
(R) (2011–Present) - 18th district Aaron SchockAaron SchockAaron Schock is the United States Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. At the age of , Schock is currently the youngest U.S. representative and the first member of the U.S. Congress born...
(R) (2009–Present) - 19th district John ShimkusJohn ShimkusJohn Mondy Shimkus is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party....
(R) (20th 1997–2003, redistricted, 2003–Present)
List of Representatives
| Representative | Party | District | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Leroy Adair J. Leroy Adair Jackson Leroy Adair was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a federal judge.Born in Clayton, Illinois, Adair attended public and high schools, and Illinois College at Jacksonville.... |
Democratic | 1933–1937 | ||
| George E. Adams George E. Adams George Everett Adams was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Keene, New Hampshire, Adams moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, in 1853.He attended Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.... |
Republican | 1883–1891 | ||
| Charles Adkins | Republican | 1925–1933 | ||
| J. Frank Aldrich J. Frank Aldrich James Franklin Aldrich was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois in April 1861 where he attended the public schools. Later, he attended Chicago University and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic... |
Republican | 1893–1897 | ||
| William Aldrich William Aldrich William Aldrich was a United States Representative from the state of Illinois. He was born in Greenfield Center in the Town of Greenfield in New York. He attended local schools and taught school himself.... |
Republican | 1877–1883 | ||
| James C. Allen James C. Allen James Cameron Allen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Shelby County, Kentucky, Allen attended the public schools.He moved to Indiana in 1830.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1853–1857 | ||
| At-large | 1863–1865 | |||
| John Clayton Allen John Clayton Allen John Clayton Allen was an American politician who represented Illinois in the United States House of Representatives from 1925-1933.... |
Republican | 1925–1933 | ||
| Leo E. Allen Leo E. Allen Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and... |
Republican | 1933–1949 | ||
| 1949–1961 | ||||
| William J. Allen William J. Allen William Joshua Allen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois during much of the American Civil War, and was later a United States federal judge.... |
Democratic | 1862–1863 | ||
| 1863–1865 | ||||
| Willis Allen Willis Allen Willis Allen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and the father of William J. Allen.Born near Roanoke, Virginia, Allen attended the common schools. He taught school. He moved to Tennessee and settled in Wilson County. He moved to Franklin County, Illinois in 1830 and engaged in agricultural... |
Democratic | 1851–1853 | ||
| 1853–1855 | ||||
| George A. Anderson George A. Anderson George Alburtus Anderson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Botetourt County, Virginia, Anderson moved to Illinois in 1855 with his parents, who settled in Hancock County.He attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1887–1889 | ||
| John B. Anderson John B. Anderson John Bayard Anderson is a former United States Congressman and Presidential candidate from Illinois. He was a U.S. Representative from the 16th Congressional District of Illinois for ten terms from 1961 through 1981 and an Independent candidate in the 1980 presidential election. He was previously... |
Republican | 1961–1981 | ||
| William B. Anderson William B. Anderson William Black Anderson is a former member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois. Born April 2, 1830 in Mount Vernon, Illinois, he attended McKendree College and studied law. Despite being admitted to the bar, he never practiced law, instead pursuing agricultural works. From 1856-58, he... |
Independent | 1875–1877 | ||
| Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio Frank Annunzio was an American politician from Chicago, Illinois.Annunzio, an Italian-American was born in Chicago, where he remained for his entire childhood and much of his adult life. He attended Crane Technical High School and DePaul University... |
Democratic | 1965–1973 | ||
| 1973–1993 | ||||
| Leslie C. Arends | Republican | 1935–1973 | ||
| 1973–1974 | ||||
| Isaac N. Arnold Isaac N. Arnold Isaac Newton Arnold was an American politician and biographer. He served two terms in the United States House of Representatives and was known for his support of the abolition of slavery.... |
Republican | 1861–1863 | ||
| 1863–1865 | ||||
| Laurence F. Arnold Laurence F. Arnold Laurence Fletcher Arnold was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Newton, Illinois, Arnold attended the public and high schools of his native city and the University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1937–1943 | ||
| William W. Arnold William W. Arnold William Wright Arnold was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Life and career:Born in Oblong, Illinois, Arnold attended the country schools of his native county and Austin College, Effingham, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1923–1935 | ||
| John C. Bagby John C. Bagby John Courts Bagby was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Glasgow, Kentucky, Bagby attended the public schools.He graduated as a civil engineer from Bacon College, Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in June 1840,... |
Democratic | 1875–1877 | ||
| Edward D. Baker | Whig | 1845–1847 | ||
| 1849–1851 | ||||
| Jehu Baker Jehu Baker Jehu Baker was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Lexington, Kentucky, Baker moved with his father to Lebanon, Illinois, in 1829.... |
Republican | 1865–1869 | ||
| 1887–1889 | ||||
| Democratic | 1897–1899 | |||
| William N. Baltz William N. Baltz William Nicolas Baltz was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, Baltz attended the public schools.He engaged in agricultural pursuits, milling, and banking.... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| Hiram Barber, Jr. Hiram Barber, Jr. Hiram Barber, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Queensbury, New York, Barber moved to Horicon, Wisconsin in 1846. He attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He studied law in Albany, New York. He was admitted to the bar in 1856 and commenced practice at Juneau, Wisconsin... |
Republican | 1879–1881 | ||
| James M. Barnes James M. Barnes (congressman) James M. Barnes is a former member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois. He was born on January 9, 1899 in Jacksonville, Illinois and attended the public schools. During the First World War, he served overseas as a private in the United States Marine Corps in 1918 and 1919... |
Democratic | 1939–1943 | ||
| Granville Barrere Granville Barrere Granville Barrere was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, nephew of Nelson Barrere.Born in New Market, near Hillsboro, Ohio, Barrere attended the common schools and Augusta College, Augusta, Kentucky, and graduated from Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| Harry P. Beam Harry P. Beam Harry Peter Beam was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Peoria Illinois, Beam moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, in 1899. He attended St. Mary's School, Marshalltown, Iowa, and Holy Family School, Chicago, Illinois, was graduated from St... |
Democratic | 1931–1942 | ||
| Melissa Bean Melissa Bean Melissa Luburich Bean is a former U.S. Representative for the who served from 2005 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:... |
Democratic | 2005–2011 | ||
| Hugh R. Belknap Hugh R. Belknap Hugh Reid Belknap was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Keokuk, Iowa, Belknap attended the public schools, Adams Academy, Quincy, Massachusetts, and Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts. At the age of eighteen he entered the service of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co... |
Republican | 1895–1899 | ||
| John L. Beveridge John Lourie Beveridge John Lourie Beveridge was the 16th Governor of Illinois, serving from 1873 to 1877.- References :... |
Republican | At-large | 1871–1873 | |
| Judy Biggert Judy Biggert Judith Borg "Judy" Biggert is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1999. She is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:... |
Republican | 1999–present | ||
| C. W. Bishop C. W. Bishop Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning... |
Republican | 1941–1949 | ||
| 1949–1953 | ||||
| 1953–1955 | ||||
| William H. Bissell | Democratic | 1849–1853 | ||
| Independent Democrat | 1853–1855 | |||
| John C. Black John C. Black John Charles Black was a Democratic U.S. Congressman and received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
Democratic | At-large | 1893–1895 | |
| Rod R. Blagojevich | Democratic | 1997–2003 | ||
| Shadrack Bond | Independent | (Illinois territory) |
1812–1813 | |
| Charles M. Borchers Charles M. Borchers Charles Martin Borchers was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Lockville, Ohio, Borchers moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Macon County in 1875.He attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| Henry S. Boutell | Republican | 1897–1903 | ||
| 1903–1911 | ||||
| James B. Bowler | Democratic | 1953–1957 | ||
| Thomas A. Boyd Thomas A. Boyd Thomas Alexander Boyd was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Bedford in Adams County, Pennsylvania, Boyd attended the public schools.He was graduated from Marshall College, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, in 1848.... |
Republican | 1877–1881 | ||
| Lewis L. Boyer Lewis L. Boyer Lewis Leonard Boyer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Richfield, Richfield Township, Illinois, Boyer attended the rural schools.... |
Democratic | 1937–1939 | ||
| Charles A. Boyle Charles A. Boyle Charles A. Boyle was a United States Congressman from Chicago's north side, representing the Illinois's 12th congressional district from 1959 until his death in an automobile accident in the early morning hours of November 4, 1959 . Born in Spring Lake, Michigan on August 13, 1907, Boyle was a... |
Democratic | 1955–1959 | ||
| Martin A. Brennan Martin A. Brennan Martin Adlai Brennan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, Brennan attended parochial schools.He was employed as a reporter for the Bloomington Bulletin.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1933–1937 | |
| Lorenzo Brentano Lorenzo Brentano Lorenzo Brentano was a journalist and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born as Lorenz Peter Carl Brentano in Mannheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, Brentano received a thorough classical training and studied jurisprudence at the Universities of Heidelberg and Freiburg... |
Republican | 1877–1879 | ||
| Frederick A. Britten Frederick A. Britten Frederick Albert Britten was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Career:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Britten attended Healds Business College, San Francisco, California. He was a Construction worker and a Business executive before his political career began. He served as member of the Chicago,... |
Republican | 1913–1935 | ||
| Henry P.H. Bromwell | Republican | 1865–1869 | ||
| Edwin B. Brooks Edwin B. Brooks Edwin Bruce Brooks was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Edmund Howard Hinshaw.Born in Newton, Illinois, Brooks attended the public schools, and was graduated from Valparaiso University in 1892.Superintendent of schools at Newman 1894-1897, at Newton 1897-1903, at Greenville... |
Republican | 1919–1923 | ||
| Terry L. Bruce Terry L. Bruce Terry Lee Bruce was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Olney, Illinois, Bruce graduated from East Richland High School in Olney in 1962, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1966, and from the University of Illinois Law School in Urbana in 1969.He was admitted to the bar... |
Democratic | 1985–1993 | ||
| Frank Buchanan Frank Buchanan (Illinois) Frank Buchanan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. He served in Congress for three terms from March 4, 1911 to March 3, 1917... |
Democratic | 1911–1917 | ||
| John T. Buckbee John T. Buckbee John Theodore Buckbee was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Rockford, Illinois, Buckbee attended the public schools of Rockford.... |
Republican | 1927–1936 | ||
| James R. Buckley James R. Buckley James Richard Buckley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Buckley attended the public and parochial schools and Christian Brothers' Commercial Academy.He engaged in mercantile pursuits.... |
Democratic | 1923–1925 | ||
| James V. Buckley James V. Buckley James Vincent Buckley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Saginaw County, Michigan, Buckley attended the public schools of Saginaw County, Michigan.... |
Democratic | 1949–1951 | ||
| Horatio C. Burchard Horatio C. Burchard Horatio Chapin Burchard was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Marshall, New York, Burchard attended the public schools and private preparatory schools. He was graduated from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, in 1850.He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1854 and commenced... |
Republican | 1869–1873 | ||
| 1873–1879 | ||||
| Albert G. Burr Albert G. Burr Albert George Burr was a United States Representative in Congress from the state of Illinois for two terms, the 40th and 41st Congresses . He was a member of the Democratic Party.... |
Democratic | 1867–1871 | ||
| Orlando Burrell Orlando Burrell Orlando Burrell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Newton, Pennsylvania, Burrell moved with his parents to White County, Illinois, in 1834.He attended the common schools.He engaged in agricultural pursuits.... |
Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| Fred E. Busbey Fred E. Busbey Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois... |
Republican | 1943–1945 | ||
| Samuel T. Busey Samuel T. Busey Samuel Thompson Busey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Samuel Busey was born in Greencastle, Indiana but moved with his parents to Urbana, Illinois... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Emmet F. Byrne Emmet F. Byrne Emmet Francis Byrne , born in Chicago, Illinois, was a U.S. Representative from the third district of Illinois. He served one term, 1957–59, as a Republican before being defeated in the 1958 election by Democrat William T. Murphy... |
Republican | 1957–1959 | ||
| Benjamin T. Cable Benjamin T. Cable Benjamin Taylor Cable was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Georgetown, Kentucky, Cable moved with his parents to Rock Island, Illinois, in September 1856. He attended the public schools and Racine College , Racine, Wisconsin. He was graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Ben F. Caldwell Ben F. Caldwell Ben Franklin Caldwell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Carrollton, Illinois, Caldwell moved to Illinois in April 1853 with his parents, who settled near Chatham, Illinois. He attended the public schools, and thereafter engaged in agricultural pursuits... |
Democratic | 1899–1903 | ||
| 1903–1905 1907–1909 |
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| Alexander Campbell Alexander Campbell (Illinois politician) Alexander Campbell was a member of the US House of Representatives.Cambell was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. A former ironworker, he became wealthy managing mines and steel mills. He was the first mayor of LaSalle, Illinois and in the Illinois House of Representatives before entering the... |
Independent | 1875–1877 | ||
| James R. Campbell James R. Campbell James Romulus Campbell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Illinois, Campbell attended the public schools and the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1897–1899 | ||
| Thompson Campbell Thompson Campbell Thompson Campbell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Life:Born in Ireland, Campbell immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania. He attended public schools, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... |
Democratic | 1851–1853 | ||
| Joseph G. Cannon | Republican | 1873–1883 | ||
| 1883–1891 1893–1895 |
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| 1895–1903 | ||||
| 1903–1913 1915–1923 |
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| Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson Cliffard D. Carlson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Carlson was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois, and attended North Central College and received his B.A. from the University of New Mexico in 1939. After serving in the United States Naval Reserve, he entered business as a manufacturer... |
Republican | 1972–1973 | ||
| Zadok Casey Zadok Casey Zadok Casey was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1833 to 1843. He founded the city of Mount Vernon around 1817. He was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1822 and to the Illinois State Senate in 1826, and was elected the fourth... |
Democratic | 1833–1841 | ||
| Independent Democrat | 1841–1843 | |||
| Bernard G. Caulfield Bernard G. Caulfield Bernard Gregory Caulfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Caulfield received a classical education. He was graduated from Georgetown College, Washington, D.C. in 1848, and from the University of Pennsylvania Law School at Philadelphia in 1850... |
Democratic | 1875–1877 | ||
| Edwin V. Champion Edwin V. Champion Edwin Van Meter Champion was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Mansfield, Illinois, Champion attended the public schools. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Illinois at Urbana, 1912... |
Democratic | At-large | 1937–1939 | |
| Pleasant T. Chapman Pleasant T. Chapman Pleasant Thomas Chapman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Vienna, Illinois, Chapman attended the public schools, and then went to McKendree College, in Lebanon, Illinois... |
Republican | 1905–1911 | ||
| Chester A. Chesney Chester A. Chesney Chester Anton Chesney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chesney attended St... |
Democratic | 1949–1951 | ||
| Robert A. Childs Robert A. Childs Robert Andrew Childs was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Malone, New York, Childs moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled near Belvidere, Boone County, in 1852.He attended the common schools.... |
Republican | 1893–1895 | ||
| Carl R. Chindblom Carl R. Chindblom Carl Richard Chindblom was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chindblom attended the public schools. He was graduated from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, in 1890 and from the Kent College of Law at Chicago in 1898... |
Republican | 1919–1933 | ||
| Burnett M. Chiperfield Burnett M. Chiperfield Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Robert Bruce Chiperfield.-Early life:... |
Republican | At-large | 1915–1917 | |
| 1930–1933 | ||||
| Robert B. Chiperfield Robert B. Chiperfield Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during... |
Republican | 1939–1949 | ||
| 1949–1963 | ||||
| Marguerite S. Church Marguerite S. Church Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963... |
Republican | 1951–1963 | ||
| Ralph E. Church Ralph E. Church Ralph Edwin Church , a U.S. Congressman, was born in Vermilion County, Illinois. Church, a Republican, represented the 10th and 13th Congressional districts of Illinois in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Church was also a candidate for U.S Senator in 1940... |
Republican | 1935–1941 1943–1949 |
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| 1949–1950 | ||||
| Isaac Clements Isaac Clements Isaac Clements was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Brookville, Indiana, Clements attended the common schools.... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| Roy Clippinger Roy Clippinger Roy Clippinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Fairfield, Illinois, Clippinger attended the public schools.Learned the printer's trade and engaged in the newspaper business.... |
Republican | 1945–1949 | ||
| Harold R. Collier Harold R. Côllier Harold Reginald Collier was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.... |
Republican | 1957–1973 | ||
| 1973–1975 | ||||
| Cardiss Collins Cardiss Collins Cardiss H. Collins, originally Cardiss Robertson, is a Democratic politician from Illinois who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1973 to 1997... |
Democratic | 1973–1997 | ||
| George W. Collins George W. Collins George Washington Collins was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.Collins was born in Chicago, and served with the Army engineers in the South Pacific during World War II... |
Democratic | 1970–1972 | ||
| James A. Connolly James A. Connolly James Austin Connolly was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Newark, New Jersey, Connolly moved to Chesterville, Ohio, with his parents in 1850.He attended the common schools and Selby Academy, Chesterville, Ohio.... |
Republican | 1895–1899 | ||
| Burton C. Cook Burton C. Cook Burton Chauncey Cook was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Pittsford, New York, Cook attended the Collegiate Institute, Rochester, New York... |
Republican | 1865–1871 | ||
| Daniel P. Cook | Democratic-Republican | At-large | 1819–1825 | |
| National Republican | 1825–1827 | |||
| Edward D. Cooke Edward D. Cooke Edward Dean Cooke was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Cascade, Iowa, Cooke attended the common schools, the local academy, and the high school at Dubuque.... |
Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| Ira C. Copley | Republican | 1911–1915 | ||
| Progressive | 1915–1917 | |||
| Republican | 1917–1923 | |||
| Tom Corcoran | Republican | 1977–1983 | ||
| 1983–1984 | ||||
| Franklin Corwin Franklin Corwin Franklin Corwin was a United States Representative from Illinois.Born in Lebanon, Ohio, he attended private schools, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1839, practicing in Wilmington, Ohio... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| Jerry F. Costello | Democratic | 1988–1993 | ||
| 1993–present | ||||
| John W. Cox, Jr. John W. Cox, Jr. John W. Cox, Jr. is an American politician who was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives for one term. From 1991 to 1993 herepresented the 16th District of Illinois .... |
Democratic | 1991–1993 | ||
| Dan Crane Dan Crane Daniel Bever Crane is a dentist and a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He served as a Republican congressman from 1979 to 1985. In 1983, he was censured by the House.... |
Republican | 1979–1983 | ||
| 1983–1985 | ||||
| Philip M. Crane | Republican | 1969–1973 | ||
| 1973–1993 | ||||
| 1993–2005 | ||||
| John M. Crebs John M. Crebs John Montgomery Crebs was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as an officer and brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
Democratic | 1869–1873 | ||
| Joseph B. Crowley Joseph B. Crowley Joseph Burns Crowley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Coshocton, Ohio, Crowley moved with his parents to a farm near St. Marie, Jasper County, Illinois, in 1860, and to Robinson, Illinois, in 1872. He attended the common schools. He engaged in mercantile pursuits 1876-1880... |
Democratic | 1899–1903 | ||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| William Cullen | Republican | 1881–1883 | ||
| 1883–1885 | ||||
| Shelby M. Cullom | Republican | 1865–1871 | ||
| Thomas Cusack Thomas Cusack Thomas Cusack of Chicago was born in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland, October 5, 1858, and died in Oak Park, Illinois on November 19, 1926. He was a pioneer and entrepreneur in the outdoor advertising industry and a politician, serving as a Democratic U.S... |
Democratic | 1899–1901 | ||
| Danny K. Davis Danny K. Davis For other persons named Danny Davis, please see Daniel Davis .Daniel K. Davis is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:... |
Democratic | 1997–present | ||
| George R. Davis George R. Davis George Royal Davis was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Early life and education:Born in Palmer, Massachusetts, Davis completed classical studies at Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Massachusetts, and was graduated in 1860... |
Republican | 1879–1883 | ||
| 1883–1885 | ||||
| Jack Davis Jack Davis (politician) Jack Davis was a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1976 to 1986, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987-1989 representing Illinois' 4th U.S. Congressional District. In 1988 he was defeated by Democrat George E. Sangmeister.Jack Davis has a B.A.... |
Republican | 1987–1989 | ||
| Jacob C. Davis Jacob C. Davis Jacob Cunningham Davis was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and is one of five men tried and acquitted of the murder of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement.-Political life:... |
Democratic | 1856–1857 | ||
| William L. Dawson | Democratic | 1943–1970 | ||
| Stephen A. Day Stephen A. Day Stephen Albion Day was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Canton, Ohio, Day attended the public schools at Canton, the University School at Cleveland, Ohio, and Asheville School. He graduated from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1905, and subsequently served as secretary to... |
Republican | At-large | 1941–1945 | |
| Oscar De Priest | Republican | 1929–1935 | ||
| Edward E. Denison Edward E. Denison Edward Everett Denison was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Marion, Illinois, Denison attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1915–1931 | ||
| Edward J. Derwinski | Republican | 1959–1983 | ||
| Charles S. Dewey Charles S. Dewey Charles Schuveldt Dewey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Cadiz, Ohio, Dewey moved in infancy to Chicago, Illinois.He attended public schools and St. Paul's School, Concord, New Hampshire.... |
Republican | 1941–1945 | ||
| Frank S. Dickson Frank S. Dickson Frank Stoddard Dickson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Dickson attended the public schools and was graduated from the high school at Decatur, Illinois, in 1896.... |
Republican | 1905–1907 | ||
| William H. Dieterich William H. Dieterich (senator) William Henry Dieterich was a United States Senator and Congressman from the State of Illinois. He was born near Cooperstown, Illinois. He was a Democrat.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1931–1933 | |
| Everett M. Dirksen | Republican | 1933–1949 | ||
| Donald C. Dobbins Donald C. Dobbins Donald Claude Dobbins was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Dewey, Illinois, Dobbins attended the public schools, the University of Illinois at Urbana, Dixon Business College, and George Washington University, Washington, D.C..He taught school 1896-1899.Stenographer and... |
Democratic | 1933–1937 | ||
| Robert Dold | Republican | 2011–present | ||
| Emily Taft Douglas Emily Taft Douglas Emily Taft Douglas was a Democratic Party politician from the U.S. state of Illinois. She served as a U.S. Representative at-large from 1945 until 1947 and was married to U.S. Senator Paul Douglas from 1931 until his death in 1976... |
Democratic | At-large | 1945–1947 | |
| Stephen A. Douglas Stephen A. Douglas Stephen Arnold Douglas was an American politician from the western state of Illinois, and was the Northern Democratic Party nominee for President in 1860. He lost to the Republican Party's candidate, Abraham Lincoln, whom he had defeated two years earlier in a Senate contest following a famed... |
Democratic | 1843–1847 | ||
| Finis E. Downing Finis E. Downing Finis Ewing Downing was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Virginia, Illinois, Downing attended public and private schools.... |
Democratic | 1895–1896 | ||
| Thomas A. Doyle Thomas A. Doyle Thomas Aloysius Doyle of Chicago was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1923-1931.He also served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1914 to 1918 and from 1931 to 1935, and as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1918 to 1923... |
Democratic | 1923–1931 | ||
| Joseph Duncan Joseph Duncan (politician) Joseph Duncan was a U.S. politician. He served as the sixth Governor of Illinois from 1834 to 1838. He was a Democrat and a two-term U.S. Representative.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1827–1833 | |
| 1833–1834 | ||||
| Ransom W. Dunham Ransom W. Dunham Ransom Williams Dunham was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Savoy, Massachusetts, Dunham attended the common schools and the high school in Springfield, engaged as a clerk for a life insurance company 1855-1857. He moved to Chicago in 1857. He became a grain and provision commission... |
Republican | 1883–1889 | ||
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | 1983–1997 | ||
| Allan C. Durborow, Jr. Allan C. Durborow, Jr. Allan Cathcart Durborow, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Durborow moved to Indiana in 1862 with his parents, who settled in Williamsport. He attended the public schools. He entered Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, in the fall of 1872. He... |
Democratic | 1891–1895 | ||
| John R. Eden John R. Eden John Rice Eden was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Bath County, Kentucky, Eden moved with his parents to Indiana.He attended the public schools.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1863–1865 | ||
| 1873–1879 | ||||
| 1885–1887 | ||||
| Reuben Ellwood Reuben Ellwood Reuben Ellwood was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Minden, New York, Ellwood attended the public schools and Cherry Valley Seminary, New York.Manufacturer of agricultural implements.... |
Republican | 1883–1885 | ||
| Rahm Emanuel Rahm Emanuel Rahm Israel Emanuel is an American politician and the 55th and current Mayor of Chicago. He was formerly White House Chief of Staff to President Barack Obama... |
Democratic | 2003–2009 | ||
| Martin Emerich Martin Emerich Martin Emerich was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Emerich attended the public schools. He engaged in the importing business. He was appointed ward commissioner of the poor of Baltimore in 1870. He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates 1881-1883. He... |
Democratic | 1903–1905 | ||
| John N. Erlenborn John N. Erlenborn John Neal Erlenborn was a lawyer and a former Republican member of the U.S. Congressional Delegations from Illinois, representing the 14th district. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago School of Law... |
Republican | 1965–1983 | ||
| 1983–1985 | ||||
| Lane Evans Lane Evans Lane Allen Evans is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 until 2007, representing the 17th District of Illinois... |
Democratic | 1983–2007 | ||
| Lynden Evans Lynden Evans Lynden Evans was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in La Salle, Illinois, Evans attended the public schools and was graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, in 1882.... |
Democratic | 1911–1913 | ||
| Thomas W. Ewing Thomas W. Ewing Thomas W. "Tom" Ewing is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the Illinois State House of Representatives. Ewing was a state representative from 1974 to 1991, and a U.S. Congressman representing the 15th district of Illinois from July 2, 1991 until his... |
Republican | 1991–2001 | ||
| John F. Farnsworth John F. Farnsworth John Franklin Farnsworth was a seven-term U.S. Representative from Illinois and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1857–1861 1863–1873 |
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| Charles B. Farwell Charles B. Farwell Charles Benjamin Farwell was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois.Farwell was born in Painted Post, New York and attended Elmira Academy before moving to Illinois in 1838. He first tried his hand at surveying and farming before moving to Chicago in 1844, when he went into banking. ... |
Republican | 1871–1873 | ||
| 1873–1876 1881–1883 |
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| John G. Fary John G. Fary John G. Fary was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He represented the Illinois's 5th congressional district... |
Democratic | 1975–1983 | ||
| Harris W. Fawell Harris W. Fawell Harris W. Fawell was a Republican member of the Illinois Senate from 1963 to 1977, and was a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1968 and 1988. In 1976 Harris W. Fawell ran unsuccessfully for the Illinois Supreme Court. In 1984 he was elected to the U.S... |
Republican | 1985–1999 | ||
| John J. Feely John J. Feely John Joseph Feely was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Wilmington, Illinois, Feely attended the public schools. He was graduated from Niagara University in 1895 and from the law department of Yale University in 1897. He was admitted to the bar in Connecticut in 1897... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| Orlando B. Ficklin Orlando B. Ficklin Orlando Bell Ficklin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Scott County, Kentucky, Ficklin attended the common schools. He was graduated from Transylvania Law School, Lexington, Kentucky, in 1830. He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and commenced practice in Mount Carmel, Illinois. He... |
Democratic | 1843–1849 1851–1853 |
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| Paul Findley Paul Findley Paul Findley is a former United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1961. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. Findley attended Illinois College and is a member of Phi Alpha Literary Society... |
Republican | 1961–1983 | ||
| John F. Finerty John F. Finerty John Frederick Finerty was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Galway, Ireland, Finerty completed preparatory studies. He immigrated to the United States in 1864. He enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War and served in the Ninety-ninth Regiment, New York State Militia... |
Independent Democrat | 1883–1885 | ||
| Edward R. Finnegan | Democratic | 1961–1963 | ||
| 1963–1964 | ||||
| George W. Fithian George W. Fithian George Washington Fithian was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Willow Hill, Illinois to Glover Fithian and Mary Ann Catt, Fithian attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1889–1895 | ||
| Louis Fitzhenry Louis Fitzhenry Louis Fitzhenry was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, Fitzhenry attended the public and high schools of Bloomington.He engaged in journalism.... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| Michael Patrick Flanagan Michael Patrick Flanagan Michael Patrick Flanagan is an American politician from Illinois, and a Republican. He served one term in the United States House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1995–1997 | ||
| William St. John Forman William St. John Forman William St. John Forman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Early life:Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Forman moved with his father to Nashville, Washington County, Illinois, in 1851. He attended the public schools, and Washington Seminary, Richview, Illinois... |
Democratic | 1889–1895 | ||
| Albert P. Forsythe Albert P. Forsythe Albert Palaska Forsythe was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in New Richmond, Ohio, Forsythe attended the common schools and Indiana Asbury College , Greencastle, Indiana. He was admitted into the Indiana conference of the Methodist Church as a traveling preacher in 1853 and... |
Greenbacker | 1879–1881 | ||
| Greenbury L. Fort Greenbury L. Fort Greenbury Lafayette Fort was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in French Grant, Ohio, Fort moved with his parents to Marshall County, Illinois, in April 1834.... |
Republican | 1873–1881 | ||
| George E. Foss George E. Foss George Edmund Foss was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was a brother of Eugene Noble Foss.-Biography:Born in West Berkshire, Vermont, Foss attended the common schools, and graduated from Harvard University in 1885.... |
Republican | 1895–1903 | ||
| 1903–1913 1915–1919 |
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| Bill Foster Bill Foster (Illinois politician) George William "Bill" Foster is a physicist and businessman, and the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2008 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life and education:... |
Democratic | 2008–2011 | ||
| George P. Foster George Peter Foster George Peter Foster was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Dover, New Jersey, Foster moved to Chicago, Illinois in 1867. He attended the public schools and the University of Chicago. He was graduated from Union College of Law at Chicago in 1882. He was admitted to the bar the same year... |
Democratic | 1899–1903 | ||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| Martin D. Foster Martin D. Foster Martin David Foster was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near West Salem, Illinois, Foster attended the public schools and Eureka College .... |
Democratic | 1907–1919 | ||
| Philip B. Fouke Philip B. Fouke Philip Bond Fouke was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Kaskaskia, Illinois, Fouke attended the public schools and became a civil engineer.... |
Democratic | 1859–1863 | ||
| H. Robert Fowler H. Robert Fowler Hiram Robert Fowler was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Eddyville, Illinois, Fowler attended the public schools of his native city, and graduated from the Illinois Normal University at Normal in 1880.... |
Democratic | 1911–1915 | ||
| Frank W. Fries Frank W. Fries Frank William Fries was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Hornsby, Cahokia Township, Macoupin County, Illinois, Fries moved with his parents to Gillespie, Illinois, in 1904.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1937–1941 | ||
| Charles Eugene Fuller Charles Eugene Fuller Charles Eugene Fuller was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Belvidere, Illinois, Fuller attended the common schools.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1870 and commenced practice in Belvidere, Illinois... |
Republican | 1903–1913 1915–1926 |
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| Benjamin F. Funk Benjamin F. Funk Benjamin Franklin Funk was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Frank Hamilton Funk.Born in Funk's Grove Township, McLean County, Illinois, Funk attended the public schools and Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Illinois.He left school in 1862 to enlist in the Sixty-eighth... |
Republican | 1893–1895 | ||
| Frank H. Funk Frank H. Funk Frank Hamilton Funk was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Benjamin Franklin Funk.Born in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, Funk attended the public schools and the Illinois Normal School at Normal, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1921–1927 | ||
| Thomas Gallagher | Democratic | 1909–1921 | ||
| William H. Gest William H. Gest William Harrison Gest was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, Gest moved with his parents to Rock Island in 1842.He was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1860.... |
Republican | 1887–1891 | ||
| Frank Gillespie Frank Gillespie James Frank Gillespie was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in White Sulphur Springs, Greenbrier County, W.Virginia, Gillespie attended the graded schools and Concord Normal School.... |
Democratic | 1933–1935 | ||
| Julius Goldzier Julius Goldzier Julius Goldzier was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Vienna, Austria, Goldzier attended the public schools of Vienna.Immigrated to the United States in 1866 and settled in New York.... |
Democratic | 1893–1895 | ||
| Thomas S. Gordon Thomas S. Gordon Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St... |
Democratic | 1943–1959 | ||
| George E. Gorman George E. Gorman George Edmund Gorman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gorman attended the public schools of his native city. He was graduated in law from Georgetown University at Washington, D.C. in 1895. He was admitted to the bar in 1895 and commenced the practice of law in... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| John J. Gorman John J. Gorman John Jerome Gorman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Gorman attended the common schools and the Bryant and Stratton Business College at Chicago, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1921–1923 1925–1927 |
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| Martin Gorski Martin Gorski Martin Gorski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Poland, Gorski immigrated in 1889 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. Gorski graduated from business college and from Chicago Law School in 1917. He was admitted to the bar in 1917 and set up a... |
Democratic | 1943–1949 | ||
| 1949 | ||||
| Joseph V. Graff Joseph V. Graff Joseph Verdi Graff was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, Graff was graduated from the Terre Haute High School, and attended Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana, one year.... |
Republican | 1895–1903 | ||
| 1903–1911 | ||||
| James M. Graham | Democratic | 1909–1915 | ||
| William J. Graham William J. Graham William Johnson Graham was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near New Castle, Pennsylvania, Graham moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled near Aledo, Mercer County, in 1879.He attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1917–1924 | ||
| Peter C. Granata Peter C. Granata Peter Charles Granata was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Granata attended the public and high schools of his native city.... |
Republican | 1931–1932 | ||
| Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth J. Gray Kenneth James Gray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in West Frankfort, Illinois, Gray attended the West Frankfort and Pope County elementary schools and graduated from Frankfort Community High School. He was owner of Gray Motors, West Frankfort, Illinois from 1942 to 1954... |
Democratic | 1955–1963 | ||
| 1963–1974 | ||||
| 1973–1974 | ||||
| 1985–1989 | ||||
| John E. Grotberg John E. Grotberg John E. Grotberg was a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.... |
Republican | 1985–1986 | ||
| Luis V. Gutierrez | Democratic | 1993–present | ||
| William F.L. Hadley | Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| Homer W. Hall Homer W. Hall Homer William Hall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Shelbyville, Illinois, Hall moved with his parents to Bloomington, Illinois, in 1876.... |
Republican | 1927–1933 | ||
| Tim Lee Hall Tim Lee Hall Tim Lee Hall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Anderson, Indiana, Hall was educated in West Frankfort public schools. He earned a B.A. from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1951, a M.S. in education from Southern Illinois University in 1956, and did graduate work at Valparaiso University in... |
Democratic | 1975–1977 | ||
| Debbie Halvorson Debbie Halvorson Deborah L. "Debbie" Halvorson is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 2009 until 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | 2009–2011 | ||
| Robert P. Hanrahan Robert P. Hanrahan Robert Paul Hanrahan is a former U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, Hanrahan was educated in the public schools. He attended Thornton Community College in Harvey, Illinois from 1952 to 1954. He earned a B.S. at Bowling Green State University in 1956, and a M.Ed.... |
Republican | 1973–1975 | ||
| John J. Hardin John J. Hardin John J. Hardin was a U.S. Representative and militia general from Illinois.Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, Hardin pursued classical studies and was graduated from Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky, where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar in Kentucky in 1831 and commenced practice... |
Whig | 1843–1845 | ||
| Abner C. Harding Abner C. Harding Abner Clark Harding was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in East Hampton, Connecticut, Harding attended Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, where he studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Oneida County, New York, about 1827. In 1838, he moved to... |
Republican | 1865–1869 | ||
| Philip Hare | Democratic | 2007–2011 | ||
| Charles M. Harris Charles M. Harris Charles Murray Harris was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Munfordville, Kentucky, Harris attended the common schools.He studied law. He was admitted to the bar... |
Democratic | 1863–1865 | ||
| Thomas L. Harris Thomas L. Harris Thomas Langrell Harris was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Early life:Born in Norwich, Connecticut, Harris pursued classical studies and was graduated from Washington College, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1841 where he studied law.-Early career:He was admitted to the bar in 1842 and commenced... |
Democratic | 1849–1851 | ||
| 1855–1858 | ||||
| Carter H. Harrison Carter Harrison, Sr. Carter Henry Harrison, Sr. was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois from 1879 until 1887; he was subsequently elected to a fifth term in 1893 but was assassinated before completing his term. He previously served two terms in the United States House of Representatives... |
Democratic | 1875–1879 | ||
| William Hartzell William Hartzell William Hartzell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Hartzell was born in Canton, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Danville, Illinois, in 1840... |
Democratic | 1875–1879 | ||
| J. Dennis Hastert | Republican | 1987–2007 | ||
| Robert M. A. Hawk Robert M. A. Hawk Robert Moffett Allison Hawk was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Rushville, Indiana, Hawk moved with his parents to Freedom Township, Carroll County, Illinois, in 1844.... |
Republican | 1879–1882 | ||
| John B. Hawley John B. Hawley John Baldwin Hawley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Hawleyville, Connecticut, Hawley moved with his parents to Carthage, Illinois, in 1833.... |
Republican | 1869–1873 | ||
| 1873–1875 | ||||
| John B. Hay John B. Hay John Breese Hay was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, Hay received a limited schooling.Learned the art of printing.He studied law.... |
Republican | 1869–1873 | ||
| Charles A. Hayes | Democratic | 1983–1993 | ||
| Philip C. Hayes Philip C. Hayes Philip Cornelius Hayes was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, as well as an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1877–1881 | ||
| James V. Heidinger James V. Heidinger James Vandaveer Heidinger was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.He was born on a farm near Mount Erie, Illinois, he attended the rural schools, Northern Illinois Normal School, De Kalb, Illinois, and Valparaiso University. He taught in the rural schools of Wayne County, Illinois... |
Republican | 1941–1945 | ||
| Thomas J. Henderson Thomas J. Henderson (politician) Thomas Jefferson Henderson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Brownsville, Tennessee, Henderson moved with his parents to Illinois at the age of eleven. He served as clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Stark County, Illinois from 1847 to 1849. and as clerk of the court of Stark... |
Republican | 1875–1883 | ||
| 1883–1895 | ||||
| John Henry John Henry (representative) John Henry was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Stanford, Kentucky, Henry attended the public schools.He served as a private in Captain Arnett's company of Illinois volunteers in the Black Hawk War.... |
Whig | 1847 | ||
| Charles A. Hill Charles A. Hill Charles Augustus Hill was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Truxton, New York, Hill attended the common schools and a select school at Griffins Mills. He taught school in Hamburg, New York, and Will County, Illinois. He attended Bell's Commercial College, Chicago, in 1856. He studied... |
Republican | 1889–1891 | ||
| Robert P. Hill Robert P. Hill Robert Potter Hill was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and from Oklahoma.Born near Ewing, Illinois, Hill attended the public schools and Ewing College in 1889.He taught school in Franklin County 1891-1893.... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| William H. Hinebaugh William H. Hinebaugh William Henry Hinebaugh was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Marshall, Michigan, Hinebaugh attended the common schools, Litchfield High School, the Michigan State Normal School William Henry Hinebaugh (December 16, 1867 - September 22, 1943) was a U.S. Representative from... |
Progressive | 1913–1915 | ||
| William H. Hinrichsen William H. Hinrichsen William Henry Hinrichsen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Franklin, Illinois, Hinrichsen attended public schools and the Illinois Industrial University at Champaign. He engaged in newspaper work. Hinrichsen was elected Justice of the Peace in 1871 and reelected in 1873... |
Democratic | 1897–1899 | ||
| Robert R. Hitt Robert R. Hitt Robert Roberts Hitt was an Assistant Secretary of State and later a member of the United States House of Representatives.... |
Republican | 1882–1883 | ||
| 1883–1895 | ||||
| 1895–1903 | ||||
| 1903–1906 | ||||
| Charles D. Hodges Charles D. Hodges Charles Drury Hodges was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Queen Anne, Maryland, Hodges attended the public schools and was graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, in 1829.... |
Democratic | 1859 | ||
| Elmer J. Hoffman Elmer J. Hoffman Elmer Joseph Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Du Page County, near Wheaton, Illinois, Hoffman attended the public schools of Wheaton. He enlisted in the Artillery Corps during the First World War and served in France. After the war, he helped operate his father's... |
Republican | 1959–1965 | ||
| Richard W. Hoffman Richard W. Hoffman Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business.... |
Republican | 1949–1957 | ||
| Joseph P. Hoge Joseph P. Hoge Joseph Pendleton Hoge was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Hoge attended the common schools and was graduated from Jefferson College Joseph Pendleton Hoge (December 15, 1810 - August 14, 1891) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Hoge... |
Democratic | 1843–1847 | ||
| William P. Holaday William P. Holaday William Perry Holaday was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Ridgefarm, Illinois, Holaday attended the common schools, Vermilion Grove Academy, Penn College in Oskaloosa, Iowa, and the University of Missouri.He graduated from the law department of the University of Illinois at Urbana... |
Republican | 1923–1933 | ||
| Albert J. Hopkins Albert J. Hopkins Albert Jarvis Hopkins was a Congressman and U.S. Senator from Illinois.Hopkins was born near Cortland, Illinois. He was admitted to the bar in 1871 and practiced in Aurora. He was elected to fill out the congressional term of Reuben Ellwood in 1885 and was re-elected in his own right for eight... |
Republican | 1885–1895 | ||
| 1895–1903 | ||||
| George Evan Howell George Evan Howell George Evan Howell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and judge on the United States Court of Claims.Born in Marion, Illinois, Howell attended the public schools at Villa Grove, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1941–1948 | ||
| Stephen A. Hoxworth Stephen A. Hoxworth Stephen Arnold Hoxworth was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Maquon Township, near Maquon, Illinois, Hoxworth attended the public schools.He moved to Blue Springs, Nebraska, in 1880.... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| Winnifred S.M. Huck | Republican | At-large | 1922–1923 | |
| Morton D. Hull Morton D. Hull Morton Denison Hull was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hull attended the public schools and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire, in 1885. He graduated from Harvard University in 1892. He was admitted to the bar in 1892 and commenced the practice of law in... |
Republican | 1923–1933 | ||
| William E. Hull William E. Hull William Edgar Hull was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Lewistown, Illinois, Hull attended the common schools, Lewistown High School, and Illinois College at Jacksonville, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1923–1933 | ||
| Randy Hultgren Randy Hultgren Randall Mark "Randy" Hultgren is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.Hultgren previously represented the 48th district Senate seat in the Illinois General Assembly from 2007 - 2011... |
Republican | 2011–present | ||
| Andrew J. Hunter Andrew J. Hunter Andrew Jackson Hunter was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Greencastle, Indiana, Hunter moved with his parents to Paris, Illinois, in 1832. He attended the common schools and Edgar Academy. He worked as a civil engineer from 1852 to 1856. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in... |
Democratic | At-large | 1893–1895 | |
| 1897–1899 | ||||
| Stephen A. Hurlbut Stephen A. Hurlbut Stephen Augustus Hurlbut , was a politician, diplomat, and commander of the U.S. Army of the Gulf in the American Civil War.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1873–1877 | ||
| Henry J. Hyde | Republican | 1975–2007 | ||
| James T. Igoe James T. Igoe James Thomas Igoe was a United States Representative from Illinois. He attended the St. Ignatius College . He became engaged in the printing and publishing business in 1907.... |
Democratic | 1927–1933 | ||
| Michael L. Igoe Michael L. Igoe Michael Lambert Igoe was a United States Representative from Illinois. He was educated in the parochial schools and De La Salle Institute in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the law department of Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., in 1908... |
Democratic | At-large | 1935–1937 | |
| Ebon C. Ingersoll Ebon C. Ingersoll Ebon Clark Ingersoll was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and the brother of the politician and orator Robert G... |
Republican | 1863–1871 | ||
| Clifford C. Ireland Clifford C. Ireland Clifford Cady Ireland was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Washburn, Illinois, Ireland attended the common schools, Cheltenham Military Academy, Ogontz, Pennsylvania, and Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1917–1923 | ||
| Edward M. Irwin Edward M. Irwin Edward Michael Irwin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born near Leasburg, Missouri, Irwin attended the public schools of his native city. He taught school in Leasburg, Missouri and also attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He was graduated from Missouri Medical... |
Republican | 1925–1931 | ||
| Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. | Democratic | 1995–present | ||
| Edward H. Jenison Edward H. Jenison Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years.... |
Republican | 1947–1949 | ||
| 1949–1953 | ||||
| Thomas M. Jett Thomas M. Jett Thomas Marion Jett was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Greenville, Illinois, Jett attended the common schools and the Northern Indiana Normal School, Valparaiso, Indiana, for two years.... |
Democratic | 1897–1903 | ||
| Anton J. Johnson Anton J. Johnson Anton Joseph Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Peoria, Illinois, Johnson attended the public schools and the School of Agriculture of the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He served as first sergeant, Fifth Infantry, Company G, Illinois National Guard from 1898... |
Republican | 1939–1949 | ||
| Calvin D. Johnson Calvin D. Johnson Calvin Dean Johnson was a U.S. Representative from IllinoisBorn in Fordsville, Kentucky, Johnson moved with his parents to St. Clair County, Illinois, in 1904, and attended public schools. He engaged in the general contracting business 1922-1944. He served as member of the St. Clair County School... |
Republican | 1943–1945 | ||
| Timothy V. Johnson | Republican | 2001–present | ||
| William Richard Johnson William Richard Johnson William Richard Johnson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Rock Island, Illinois, Johnson moved with his parents to Freeport, Illinois, in 1879.... |
Republican | 1925–1933 | ||
| Edgar A. Jonas Edgar A. Jonas Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School.... |
Republican | 1949–1955 | ||
| Norman B. Judd Norman B. Judd Norman Buel Judd was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and the grandfather of U.S. Representative Norman Judd Gould of New York.... |
Republican | 1867–1871 | ||
| Niels Juul Niels Juul Niels Juul was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Randers, Denmark, Juul attended the Real School, Randers, Denmark.... |
Republican | 1917–1921 | ||
| Charles A. Karch Charles A. Karch Charles Adam Karch was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Engleman Township, St. Clair County, Illinois, Karch attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1931–1932 | ||
| Russell W. Keeney Russell W. Keeney Russell Watson Keeney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Pittsfield, Illinois, Keeney attended grade and high schools in Naperville, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1957–1958 | ||
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Democratic | 1931–1941 | ||
| William Kellogg William Kellogg (Illinois) William Kellogg was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and chief justice of the Nebraska Territory.Born in Kelloggsville, Ohio, Kellogg attended the public schools.He studied law.... |
Republican | 1857–1863 | ||
| Edward A. Kelly Edward A. Kelly Edward Austin Kelly of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1931–43, 1945-47. He was a Democrat.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-01-21... |
Democratic | 1931–1943 1945–1947 |
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| Fred J. Kern Fred J. Kern Frederick John Kern was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Early life:Kern was born on a farm near Millstadt, St. Clair County, Illinois, and attended the public schools of Millstadt, and attended Illinois State Normal University in Normal, Illinois. Kern was employed as a coal miner, and later... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| Edward John King Edward John King Edward John King was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, King moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled in Galesburg, Knox County, in 1880.... |
Republican | 1915–1929 | ||
| Adam Kinzinger Adam Kinzinger Adam Daniel Kinzinger is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:... |
Republican | 2011–present | ||
| Mark Kirk Mark Kirk Mark Steven Kirk is the junior United States Senator from Illinois and a member of the Republican Party. Previously, Kirk was a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 10th congressional district.... |
Republican | 2001–2010 | ||
| John C. Kluczynski John C. Kluczynski John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the... |
Democratic | 1951–1975 | ||
| Anthony L. Knapp Anthony L. Knapp Anthony Lausett Knapp was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Robert McCarty Knapp.Born in Middletown, New York, Knapp moved with his parents to Illinois in 1839 and settled in the city of Jerseyville. He completed preparatory studies and then studied law. He was admitted to the bar... |
Democratic | 1861–1863 | ||
| 1863–1865 | ||||
| Robert M. Knapp Robert M. Knapp Robert McCarty Knapp was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, brother of Anthony Lausett Knapp.Born in New York City, Knapp moved with his parents to Jerseyville, Illinois, in 1839.... |
Democratic | 1873–1875 1877–1879 |
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| Philip Knopf Philip Knopf Philip Knopf was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Long Grove, Illinois, Knopf attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1903–1909 | ||
| James Knox | Whig | 1853–1855 | ||
| Oppositionist | 1855–1857 | |||
| Leo Kocialkowski Leo Kocialkowski Leo Paul Kocialkowski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kocialkowski was orphaned at an early age.He was educated in private schools, which he supplemented by a business course.... |
Democratic | 1933–1943 | ||
| Stanley H. Kunz Stanley H. Kunz Stanley Henry Kunz was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, Kunz attended the public schools, St... |
Democratic | 1921–1933 | ||
| Andrew J. Kuykendall Andrew J. Kuykendall Andrew Jackson Kuykendall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Gallatin County, Illinois, Kuykendall completed preparatory studies and later studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1840 and commenced practice in Vienna, Illinois... |
Republican | 1865–1867 | ||
| Ray LaHood Ray LaHood Raymond H. "Ray" LaHood is a Republican politician from Illinois who is currently the United States Secretary of Transportation, having served since 2009. Previously, he represented the Illinois's 18th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives for seven terms .-Early life and... |
Republican | 1995–2009 | ||
| Silas Z. Landes Silas Z. Landes Silas Zephaniah Landes was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Augusta County, Virginia, Landes attended the public schools.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1885–1889 | ||
| Edward Lane Edward Lane Edward Lane was a representative from Illinois; born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 27, 1842; moved to Illinois in May 1858 with his parents, who settled in Hillsboro, Montgomery County; attended the common schools and was graduated from Hillsboro Academy; taught school for several years; studied law;... |
Democratic | 1887–1895 | ||
| William Lathrop William Lathrop William Lathrop was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Le Roy, New York, Lathrop attended the public schools and an academy at Brockport, New York.He studied law in Attica, New York.... |
Republican | 1877–1879 | ||
| Frank Lawler Frank Lawler Frank Lawler was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Rochester, New York, Lawler attended the public schools. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois in 1854. He was a news agent on a railroad for several years and also a brakeman. He learned the trade of shipbuilder... |
Democratic | 1885–1891 | ||
| John V. Le Moyne John V. Le Moyne John Valcoulon Le Moyne was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, Le Moyne attended the common schools. He was graduated from Washington & Jefferson College, Washington, Pennsylvania, in 1847. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,... |
Democratic | 1876–1877 | ||
| John H. Lewis John H. Lewis John Henry Lewis was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Ithaca, New York, Lewis moved to Illinois in 1836 with his parents, who settled on a farm in Fulton County, near Ellisville.He attended the rural schools.... |
Republican | 1881–1883 | ||
| Roland V. Libonati Roland V. Libonati Roland Victor Libonati was a United States Representative from Illinois.Libonati was born in Chicago, Illinois. He earned an Associate of Arts degree from the Lewis Institute in 1918. During World War I, he served as a lieutenant in the United States Army... |
Democratic | 1957–1965 | ||
| Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union, while ending slavery, and... |
Whig | 1847–1849 | ||
| Neil J. Linehan Neil J. Linehan Neil Joseph Linehan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Linehan attended the public schools. He was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913. He engaged in electrical business since 1919... |
Democratic | 1949–1951 | ||
| William W. Link William W. Link William Walter Link was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Swiec, Poland, Link immigrated to the United States in 1897 with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1949–1947 | ||
| William O. Lipinski Bill Lipinski William Oliver Lipinski , American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 2005, representing a district in Chicago.... |
Democratic | 1983–1993 | ||
| 1993–2005 | ||||
| Dan Lipinski Dan Lipinski Daniel William Lipinski is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district includes much of the southwest side of Chicago, along with such suburbs as Oak Lawn and Brookfield.... |
Democratic | 2005–present | ||
| John A. Logan John A. Logan John Alexander Logan was an American soldier and political leader. He served in the Mexican-American War and was a general in the Union Army in the American Civil War. He served the state of Illinois as a state senator, congressman and senator and was an unsuccessful candidate for Vice President... |
Democratic | 1859–1862 | ||
| Republican | At-large | 1867–1871 | ||
| Lewis M. Long Lewis M. Long Lewis Marshall Long was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Gardner, Illinois, Long attended the public schools of Aurora, Illinois, the Plano High School, and the University of Illinois at Urbana.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1937–1939 | |
| William Lorimer William Lorimer (politician) William Lorimer was a U.S. Representative from the State of Illinois. He subsequently served in the United States Senate and was known as the "Blond Boss" in Chicago. In 1912, however, the Senate held Lorimer's election invalid due to the use of corrupt methods and practices including... |
Republican | 1895–1901 | ||
| 1903–1909 | ||||
| Owen Lovejoy Owen Lovejoy Owen Lovejoy was an American lawyer, Congregational minister, abolitionist, and Republican congressman from Illinois. He was also a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad... |
Republican | 1857–1863 | ||
| 1863–1864 | ||||
| Frank O. Lowden | Republican | 1906–1911 | ||
| Scott W. Lucas Scott W. Lucas Scott Wike Lucas was a two-term Democratic United States Senator from Illinois, and the United States Senate Majority Leader from 1948 to 1950.... |
Democratic | 1935–1939 | ||
| Frederick Lundin Frederick Lundin Frederick Lundin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Republican Party political boss in Chicago.-Background:... |
Republican | 1909–1911 | ||
| A. F. Maciejewski A. F. Maciejewski Anton Frank Maciejewski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Anderson, Texas, Maciejewski attended the public schools of Cicero, Illinois, and Lewis Institute, Chicago, Illinois. He became engaged in the wholesale and retail coal business in Cicero, Illinois, in 1916... |
Democratic | 1939–1942 | ||
| Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter F. Mack, Jr. Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University.... |
Democratic | 1949–1963 | ||
| Martin B. Madden Martin B. Madden Martin Barnaby Madden was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Wolviston, County Durham, England, Madden immigrated to the United States with his parents , and settled near Chicago, Illinois, in 1869. He attended the public schools in Chicago and was graduated from Bryant and Stratton... |
Republican | 1905–1928 | ||
| Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan Edward Rell Madigan was a businessman and a Republican Party politician from Lincoln, Illinois. He served almost twenty years in the United States House of Representatives and was U.S. Secretary of Agriculture for George H. W. Bush.Madigan was born in Lincoln and attended Lincoln [Junior] College... |
Republican | 1973–1983 | ||
| 1983–1991 | ||||
| William F. Mahoney William F. Mahoney William Frank Mahoney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Mahoney was educated in the public schools of Chicago.He engaged in mercantile pursuits in 1876.... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| 1903–1904 | ||||
| J. Earl Major J. Earl Major James Earl Major was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a United States federal judge.Born in Donellson, Illinois, Major attended the common and high schools of his native city.... |
Democratic | 1923–1925 1927–1929 1931–1933 |
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| James R. Mann | Republican | 1897–1903 | ||
| 1903–1922 | ||||
| Donald A. Manzullo Donald A. Manzullo Donald A. Manzullo is the U.S. Representative for . Since January 2011, he has served as Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. He is a member of the Republican Party and was first elected in 1992.... |
Republican | 1993–present | ||
| Benjamin F. Marsh Benjamin F. Marsh Benjamin Franklin Marsh was a U.S. Representative from Illinois in the late 19th century to early 20th century. He was also a lawyer, soldier, agriculture manager, stock raiser, and Illinois State Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner.... |
Republican | 1877–1883 | ||
| 1893–1895 | ||||
| 1895–1901 | ||||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| Samuel S. Marshall Samuel S. Marshall Samuel Scott Marshall was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Shawneetown, Illinois, Marshall attended public and private schools in McLeansboro, Illinois, and Cumberland College, Kentucky.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1855–1859 | ||
| 1865–1873 | ||||
| 1873–1875 | ||||
| Charles Martin Charles Martin (Illinois) Charles Martin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Ogdensburg, St. Lawrence County, New York, Martin moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, in 1860.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1917 | ||
| James S. Martin | Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| John C. Martin John C. Martin (Illinois Congressman) John Cunningham Martin was a member of the US House of Representatives from Illinois.Martin attended the public schools and Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois... |
Democratic | At-large | 1939–1941 | |
| Lynn Morley Martin Lynn Morley Martin Lynn Morley Martin is a businesswoman and former United States politician.-Political career:Born in Evanston, Illinois, she served as a member of the Winnebago County Board before she served in the Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois Senate, and the U.S. House of Representatives, where she... |
Republican | 1981–1991 | ||
| Harry H. Mason Harry H. Mason Harry Howland Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in McLean County, near Farmer City, Illinois, Mason moved to Delavan, Tazewell County, with his parents and attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1935–1937 | ||
| Noah M. Mason Noah M. Mason Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district... |
Republican | 1937–1949 | ||
| 1949–1963 | ||||
| William E. Mason William E. Mason William Ernest Mason was a U.S. Representative and Senator from Illinois.Mason was born in Franklinville, New York. His family moved to Bentonsport, Iowa when he was 8. He attended Birmingham College. After graduating, he taught at Bentonsport Academy, which he had previously attended... |
Republican | 1887–1891 | ||
| At-large | 1917–1921 | |||
| William L. May William L. May William L. May was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Kentucky, May attended the common schools. He moved to Edwardsville, Illinois, and afterward to Jacksonville... |
Democratic | 1834–1839 | ||
| James McAndrews James McAndrews James McAndrews was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, McAndrews attended the common schools. He moved to Chicago, Illinois, and engaged in business, serving as building commissioner of Chicago.McAndrews was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-seventh and... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| 1913–1921 | ||||
| 1935–1941 | ||||
| John A. McClernand | Democratic | 1843–1851 | ||
| 1859–1861 | ||||
| Robert McClory Robert McClory Robert McClory was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverside, Illinois, McClory attended the public schools, L'Institut Sillig, Vevey, Switzerland from 1925 to 1926, and Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire from 1926 to 1928. He graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1932... |
Republican | 1963–1973 | ||
| 1973–1983 | ||||
| Joseph M. McCormick Joseph M. McCormick Joseph Medill McCormick , known as Medill, was part of the McCormick family of businessmen and politicians in Chicago... |
Republican | At-large | 1917–1919 | |
| Ruth H. McCormick | Republican | At-large | 1929–1931 | |
| John J. McDannold | Democratic | 1893–1895 | ||
| James T. McDermott James T. McDermott James Thomas McDermott of Chicago was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Illinois' 4th congressional district, 1907–1914, 1915-1917.-External links:... |
Democratic | 1907–1917 | ||
| Lawrence E. McGann Lawrence E. McGann Lawrence Edward McGann , born in Galway, Ireland, was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1891 to 1897. He was a Chicago Democrat.-References:* From Dooghcloon to Chicago: The Life and Career of Congressman Lawrence E... |
Democratic | 1891–1895 | ||
| 1895 | ||||
| Charles McGavin Charles McGavin Charles McGavin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Riverton, Illinois, McGavin attended the common schools in Springfield and the high school in Mount Olive, Illinois. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1897 and practiced two years in Springfield. He moved to Chicago in... |
Republican | 1905–1909 | ||
| John C. McKenzie John C. McKenzie John Charles Mckenzie was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Elizabeth, Woodbine Township, Illinois, Mckenzie attended the common schools, and the normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1911–1925 | ||
| Raymond S. McKeough Raymond S. McKeough Raymond Stephen McKeough was a Democratic politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1935 to 1943.... |
Democratic | 1935–1943 | ||
| William B. McKinley William B. McKinley William Brown McKinley was a United States Representative from the State of Illinois. He was born near Petersburg, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1905–1913 1915–1921 |
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| James McKinney James McKinney James McKinney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Oquawka, Illinois, McKinney attended the public schools and was graduated from Monmouth College in 1874.... |
Republican | 1905–1913 | ||
| John McLean John McLean (Illinois politician) John McLean was a United States Representative and a Senator from Illinois.Born near Guilford Court House , Guilford County, North Carolina, February 4, 1791, McLean moved with his parents to Logan County, Kentucky in 1795. He moved to Illinois Territory in 1815... |
At-large | 1818–1819 | ||
| Robert T. McLoskey Robert T. McLoskey Robert Thaddeus McLoskey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Monmouth, Illinois, McLoskey graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, Illinois, 1924.B.A., Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois, 1928.... |
Republican | 1963–1965 | ||
| Rolla C. McMillen Rolla C. McMillen Rolla Coral McMillen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Monticello, Illinois, McMillen attended the public schools of Monticello, Illinois , and the University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1906... |
Republican | 1944–1949 | ||
| 1949–1951 | ||||
| Thompson W. McNeely Thompson W. McNeely Thompson Ware Mcneely was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Jacksonville, Illinois, Mcneely attended the public schools and Jubilee College, Peoria, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1869–1873 | ||
| John McNulta John McNulta John Mcnulta was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in New York City, Mcnulta pursued an academic course.Visited the West Indies and Europe.... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| William E. McVey William E. McVey William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S... |
Republican | 1951–1958 | ||
| James A. Meeks James A. Meeks James Andrew Meeks was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in New Matamoras, Washington County, Ohio, Meeks moved to Illinois with his parents, who settled on a farm near Danville, Vermilion County, in 1865.... |
Democratic | 1933–1939 | ||
| Ralph H. Metcalfe Ralph Metcalfe Ralph Harold Metcalfe was an African-American athlete and politician who came second to Jesse Owens in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Metcalfe jointly held the world record for the 100 meter sprint. Metcalfe was known as the world’s fastest human from 1932 through 1934... |
Democratic | 1971–1978 | ||
| M. Alfred Michaelson M. Alfred Michaelson Magne Alfred Michaelson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Kristiansand in Vest-Agder county in Southern Norway... |
Republican | 1921–1931 | ||
| Anthony Michalek Anthony Michalek Anthony Michalek was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Michalek was born in Radvánov, Bohemia, and immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois in 1878... |
Republican | 1905–1907 | ||
| Robert H. Michel Robert H. Michel Robert Henry "Bob" Michel is an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress, serving as Minority Leader for 14 years during an era... |
Republican | 1957–1995 | ||
| J. Ross Mickey J. Ross Mickey J. Ross Mickey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Eldorado Township, McDonough County, Illinois, Mickey attended the public schools and Lincoln College.... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| Abner J. Mikva Abner J. Mikva Abner Joseph Mikva is a Democratic former U.S. Representative, federal judge and law professor from Chicago.-Biography:Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mikva attended the University of Chicago Law School, from which he graduated in 1951... |
Democratic | 1969–1973 | ||
| 1975–1979 | ||||
| Edward E. Miller Edward E. Miller Edward Edwin Miller was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Creston, Iowa, Miller attended the common schools. He moved to East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois, in 1892, where he entered the real estate and insurance business in 1900. He served as private secretary to Congressman... |
Republican | 1923–1925 | ||
| Daniel W. Mills Daniel W. Mills Daniel Thomas Mills was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Waynesville, Ohio, Mills attended the common schools of Rayesville and the Waynesville High School.... |
Republican | 1897–1899 | ||
| Arthur W. Mitchell Arthur W. Mitchell Arthur Wergs Mitchell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Mitchell was the first African American to be elected to the United States Congress as a Democrat.... |
Democratic | 1935–1943 | ||
| Richard S. Molony Richard S. Molony Richard Sheppard Molony was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Northfield, New Hampshire, Molony studied medicine. He graduated from Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1838 and commenced the practice of his profession in Belvidere, Illinois... |
Democratic | 1851–1853 | ||
| Allen F. Moore Allen F. Moore Allen Francis Moore was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Moore was born in St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois. In 1870, he moved to Piatt County with his parents, who settled in Monticello, Illinois, where he attended the common schools. He graduated from the Monticello High School in 1886... |
Republican | 1921–1925 | ||
| Jeese H. Moore | Republican | 1869–1873 | ||
| Isaac N. Morris Isaac N. Morris Isaac Newton Morris was a United States Representative from Illinois, son of Thomas Morris and brother of Jonathan David Morris.Born in Bethel, Ohio, Morris attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.... |
Democratic | 1857–1861 | ||
| James L.D. Morrison | Democratic | 1856–1857 | ||
| William R. Morrison | Democratic | 1863–1865 | ||
| 1873–1883 | ||||
| 1883–1887 | ||||
| Samuel W. Moulton Samuel W. Moulton Samuel Wheeler Moulton was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Wenham, Essex County, Massachusetts, Moulton was the son of William Moulton and Mary Lunt Moulton... |
Republican | At-large | 1865–1867 | |
| Democratic | 1881–1883 | |||
| 1883–1885 | ||||
| William J. Moxley | Republican | 1909–1911 | ||
| P. H. Moynihan P. H. Moynihan Patrick Henry Moynihan , a Chicago native, was a Republican representative of the 2nd District of Illinois in the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1935.-References:... |
Republican | 1933–1935 | ||
| Everett J. Murphy Everett J. Murphy Everett Jerome Murphy was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Nashville, Washington County, Illinois, Murphy moved with his parents to Sparta, Illinois.He attended the public and high schools.... |
Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| Morgan F. Murphy Morgan F. Murphy Morgan Francis Murphy , was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Murphy attended Chicago parochial schools. He received a Bachelor of Science from Northwestern University in 1955 and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Murphy received a J.D. from DePaul University School of Law in 1962... |
Democratic | 1971–1983 | ||
| 1973–1981 | ||||
| William T. Murphy William T. Murphy William Thomas Murphy of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1959-1971. He was a graduate of Loyola University Chicago. He was a Democrat. Moreover, Murphy served in the First World War and was a Chicago Alderman.... |
Democratic | 1959–1971 | ||
| James C. Murray James C. Murray James Cunningham Murray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1955-1957. He graduated from De Paul University Law School in 1940, and subsequently worked as a lawyer. He served in the United States Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1945.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Murray was elected to the... |
Democratic | 1955–1957 | ||
| William H. Neece William H. Neece William Henry Neece was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Springfield, Sangamon County , Illinois, Neece moved with his parents to McDonough County.He attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1883–1887 | ||
| Walter Nesbit Walter Nesbit Walter Nesbit was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, Nesbit attended the grade and night schools.He was employed as a coal miner 1892-1912.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1933–1935 | |
| Walter C. Newberry Walter C. Newberry Walter Cass Newberry was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Newberry was born in Sangerfield, New York and enlisted in the Union Army during the Civil War as a private in the Eighty-first Regiment, New York Volunteers... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Edward T. Noonan | Democratic | 1899–1901 | ||
| Jesse O. Norton Jesse O. Norton Jesse Olds Norton was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Bennington, Vermont, Norton attended Bennington Academy was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1835. Norton was a charter member of The Kappa Alpha Society and was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa... |
Whig | 1853–1855 | ||
| Oppositionist | 1855–1857 | |||
| Republican | 1863–1865 | |||
| George M. O'Brien George M. O'Brien George Miller O'Brien is a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was a Republican who represented Illinois' 17th congressional district.... |
Republican | 1973–1983 | ||
| 1983–1986 | ||||
| Thomas J. O'Brien | Democratic | 1933–1939 1943–1964 |
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| Frank T. O'Hair Frank T. O'Hair Frank Trimble O'Hair was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:He was born near Paris, Illinois on March 12, 1870... |
Democratic | 1913–1915 | ||
| Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09... |
Democratic | 1949–1951 1953–1969 |
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| Thomas L. Owens Thomas L. Owens Thomas Leonard Owens was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Owens attended the parochial schools, Northwestern University and DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois. He was graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1926. He was admitted to the bar in 1927... |
Republican | 1947–1948 | ||
| George A. Paddock George A. Paddock George Arthur Paddock was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Winnetka, Illinois, Paddock attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1941–1943 | ||
| Claude V. Parsons Claude V. Parsons Claude VanCleve Parsons was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near McCormick, Pope County, Illinois, Parsons attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | 1930–1941 | ||
| Lewis E. Payson Lewis E. Payson Lewis Edwin Payson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Payson moved with his parents to Illinois in 1852.He attended the common schools and Lombard University, Galesburg, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1881–1893 | ||
| 1883–1891 | ||||
| David D. Phelps David D. Phelps David Dwain Phelps was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois.Phelps was born in Eldorado, Illinois. He graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1969. Phelps was trained as an educator. After teaching for several years, he became a school administrator... |
Democratic | 1999–2003 | ||
| Ralph Plumb Ralph Plumb Ralph Plumb was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Busti, New York, Plumb attended the common schools.He engaged in mercantile pursuits.He moved to Ohio.... |
Republican | 1885–1889 | ||
| Nathaniel Pope Nathaniel Pope Nathaniel Pope was a politician and jurist from the U.S. state of Illinois.-Early life, education, and career:... |
(Illinois territory) |
1817–1818 | ||
| John Edward Porter John Edward Porter John Edward Porter is a former United States Representative from Illinois.Porter was born in Evanston, Illinois, was educated in public schools, and then attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology for one year before receiving a B.S. and B.A. from Northwestern University in 1957... |
Republican | 1980–2001 | ||
| Glenn Poshard Glenn Poshard Glenn Poshard is a former Illinois State Senator, U.S. Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate, and is currently President of the Southern Illinois University system.-Early career:... |
Democratic | 1989–1993 | ||
| 1993–1999 | ||||
| Philip S. Post Philip S. Post Philip Sidney Post was an American diplomat, politician, and decorated Army officer. He served as a United States Representative from Illinois for eight years, from 1887 to 1895. During the American Civil War, he was a Union Army general and earned the Medal of Honor.-Biography:Born in Florida,... |
Republican | 1887–1895 | ||
| Melvin Price | Democratic | 1945–1949 | ||
| 1949–1953 | ||||
| 1953–1973 | ||||
| 1973–1983 | ||||
| 1983–1988 | ||||
| George W. Prince George W. Prince George Washington Prince was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Tazewell County, Illinois, Prince attended the public schools.He was graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, in 1878.He studied law.... |
Republican | 1895–1903 | ||
| 1903–1913 | ||||
| Roman C. Pucinski | Democratic | 1959–1973 | ||
| Michael Quigley | Democratic | 2009–present | ||
| Tom Railsback Tom Railsback Thomas Fisher Railsback served eight terms in the United States Congress from 1967-1983 for in Moline.- Early life :... |
Republican | 1967–1983 | ||
| Henry T. Rainey Henry T. Rainey Henry Thomas Rainey was a prominent U.S. politician during the first third of the 20th century. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1921 and from 1923 to his death as a Democrat from Illinois, and was its Speaker during the famous Hundred days of Franklin D... |
Democratic | 1903–1921 1923–1934 |
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| John W. Rainey John W. Rainey John William Rainey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Rainey attended the public schools of his native city, De La Salle Institute, and the Kent College of Law.... |
Democratic | 1918–1923 | ||
| Frank M. Ramey Frank M. Ramey Frank Marion Ramey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Hillsboro, Illinois, Ramey attended the public schools and was graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1900.... |
Republican | 1929–1931 | ||
| Henry Riggs Rathbone Henry Riggs Rathbone Henry Riggs Rathbone was a congressman from Illinois, USA. During their engagement to be married, his future parents were present at Abraham Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865... |
Republican | At-large | 1923–1928 | |
| Green B. Raum | Republican | 1867–1869 | ||
| William H. Ray William H. Ray William Henry Ray was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Amenia, New York, Ray moved to Oneida County, New York, in 1813 with his parents who settled in Utica.He attended the common schools.... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey W. Reed Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed... |
Republican | 1935–1949 | ||
| 1949–1956 | ||||
| Walter Reeves Walter Reeves For the football player of the same name see Walter Reeves .Walter Reeves was a U.S... |
Republican | 1895–1903 | ||
| Charlotte T. Reid | Republican | 1963–1971 | ||
| Frank R. Reid Frank R. Reid Frank R. Reid was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was christened without a middle name and chose the letter "R" for an initial.... |
Republican | 1923–1935 | ||
| Frederick Remann Frederick Remann Frederick Remann was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Vandalia, Illinois, Remann attended the common schools of Vandalia and the Mifflin Academy.... |
Republican | 1895 | ||
| Alexander J. Resa Alexander J. Resa Alexander John Resa was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Resa attended the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, and St. Joseph's College, Kirkwood, Missouri. He was graduated from the John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, in 1911. He was admitted to the bar... |
Democratic | 1945–1947 | ||
| John Reynolds John Reynolds (U.S. politician) John Reynolds was a United States politician from the state of Illinois. He was one of the original four justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818–1825, a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1826–1830, 1846–1848, and 1852–1854 , and the 4th Illinois Governor from 1830–1834... |
Democratic | 1834–1837 1839–1843 |
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| Mel Reynolds Mel Reynolds Melvin Reynolds is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois. His political career ended in scandal.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1993–1995 | ||
| Edward Y. Rice Edward Y. Rice Edward Young Rice was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born near Russellville, Kentucky, Rice pursued classical studies.He studied law.He was admitted to the bar in 1844.... |
Democratic | 1871–1873 | ||
| John B. Rice John Blake Rice John Blake Rice was an American actor, theatrical producer and politician who served as mayor of Chicago, Illinois as a member of the Republican Party.... |
Republican | 1873–1874 | ||
| William A. Richardson William Alexander Richardson William Alexander Richardson was a prominent Illinois Democrat politician before and during the American Civil War.... |
Democratic | 1847–1856 1861–1863 |
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| James M. Riggs James M. Riggs James Milton Riggs was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, United States.Born on a farm near Winchester, Illinois, Riggs attended the common schools and Eureka College in 1862 and 1863.... |
Democratic | 1883–1887 | ||
| Hugh M. Rigney Hugh M. Rigney Hugh McPheeters Rigney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Arthur, Illinois, Rigney attended the local schools and was graduated from the high school of his native city.... |
Democratic | 1937–1939 | ||
| John I. Rinaker John I. Rinaker John Irving Rinaker was a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a brigade commander in the Union Army during the American Civil War.... |
Republican | 1896–1897 | ||
| Zeno J. Rives Zeno J. Rives Zeno John Rives was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Greenfield, Indiana, Rives moved with his parents to Litchfield, Illinois, in 1880.He attended the public schools.He studied law.... |
Republican | 1905–1907 | ||
| James C. Robinson James Carroll Robinson James Carroll Robinson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Paris, Illinois, Robinson moved to Clark County, Illinois, with his parents in 1825.He received a limited schooling.... |
Democratic | 1859–1863 | ||
| 1863–1865 | ||||
| 1871–1873 | ||||
| 1873–1875 | ||||
| William A. Rodenberg William A. Rodenberg William August Rodenberg was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Chester, Illinois, Rodenberg attended the public schools.He graduated from Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Missouri, in 1884.... |
Republican | 1899–1901 | ||
| 1903–1913 1915–1923 |
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| Daniel J. Ronan Daniel J. Ronan Daniel John Ronan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ronan attended parochial schools.He graduated from St... |
Democratic | 1965–1969 | ||
| Peter Roskam Peter Roskam Peter James Roskam is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party and Chief Deputy Whip in the 112th Congress, ranking fourth among house Republican leaders; also served in the Illinois Senate and the Illinois House of Representatives.-Early life,... |
Republican | 2007–present | ||
| Lewis W. Ross Lewis W. Ross Lewis Winans Ross was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Seneca Falls, New York, Ross moved to Illinois and settled in Lewistown.... |
Democratic | 1863–1869 | ||
| Dan Rostenkowski Dan Rostenkowski Daniel David "Dan" Rostenkowski was a United States Representative from Illinois, serving from 1959 to 1995. Raised in a blue-collar neighborhood on the Northwest Side of Chicago, Rostenkowski rose to become one of the most powerful legislators in Washington. He was a member of the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | 1959–1993 | ||
| 1993–1995 | ||||
| William A. Rowan William A. Rowan William A. Rowan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1943 to 1947. He previously served as a member of the Chicago City Council from 1927 to 1942. He was a resident of Chicago's East Side community.... |
Democratic | 1943–1947 | ||
| Jonathan H. Rowell Jonathan H. Rowell Jonathan Harvey Rowell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Haverhill, New Hampshire, Rowell attended Rock Creek School.He graduated from Eureka College, Illinois.... |
Republican | 1883–1891 | ||
| Donald Rumsfeld Donald Rumsfeld Donald Henry Rumsfeld is an American politician and businessman. Rumsfeld served as the 13th Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and as the 21st Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He is both the youngest and the oldest person to... |
Republican | 1963–1969 | ||
| Bobby Rush Bobby Rush Bobby Lee Rush is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Democratic Party.The district is located principally on the South Side of Chicago. It is a minority-majority district and has a higher percentage of African Americans than any other congressional district in... |
Democratic | 1993–present | ||
| Marty Russo Marty Russo Martin Anthony Russo is a U.S. Democratic politician and lobbyist.- Political career :He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Illinois and served from January 3, 1975 to January 3, 1993.From 1979 to 1992, Russo served on the Ways and Means Committee... |
Democratic | 1975–1993 | ||
| Adolph J. Sabath Adolph J. Sabath Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B... |
Democratic | 1907–1949 | ||
| 1949–1952 | ||||
| George E. Sangmeister George E. Sangmeister George Edward Sangmeister was a former member of the United States House of Representatives. He originally represented Illinois' 4th District, before it was renumbered as the 11th district.... |
Democratic | 1989–1993 | ||
| 1993–1995 | ||||
| Gus Savage Gus Savage Augustus Alexander "Gus" Savage is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1981–1993 | ||
| Edwin M. Schaefer Edwin M. Schaefer Edwin Martin Schaefer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois, Schaefer attended the public schools, Western Military Academy, Alton, Illinois, and the University of Illinois at Urbana.He graduated from Washington University in St... |
Democratic | 1933–1943 | ||
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | 1999–present | ||
| Bobby Schilling Bobby Schilling Robert Todd "Bobby" Schilling is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2011. Schilling is a member of the Republican Party and was backed by the Tea Party movement in the November 2010 election... |
Republican | 2011–present | ||
| Gale Schisler Gale Schisler Gale Schisler is a former teacher and politician. Born Darwin Gale Schisler on a farm in Knox County, Illinois, he graduated from Abingdon High School in 1952, served in the United States Air Force from 1952–1955, and graduated from Western Illinois University in 1959... |
Democratic | 1965–1967 | ||
| Aaron Schock Aaron Schock Aaron Schock is the United States Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. At the age of , Schock is currently the youngest U.S. representative and the first member of the U.S. Congress born... |
Republican | 2009–present | ||
| Leonard W. Schuetz Leonard W. Schuetz Leonard William Schuetz was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Posen, Germany , SchuetzIn 1888 immigrated to the United States with his father, who settled in Chicago, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1931–1944 | ||
| Owen Scott Owen Scott Owen Scott was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Jackson Township, Illinois, Scott attended the common schools, a private school in Kinmundy, and the State normal school in Normal, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Thomas J. Selby Thomas J. Selby Thomas Jefferson Selby was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Delaware County, Ohio, Selby attended the common schools.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1901–1903 | ||
| Aaron Shaw Aaron Shaw (representative) Aaron Shaw was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Goshen, New York, Shaw attended Montgomery Academy, New York. He studied law in Goshen. He was admitted to the bar in 1833 and commenced practice in Lawrenceville, Illinois... |
Democratic | 1857–1859 | ||
| 1883–1885 | ||||
| Guy L. Shaw Guy L. Shaw Guy Loren Shaw was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm near Summer Hill, Illinois, Shaw attended the public schools and the College of Agriculture of the University of Illinois at Urbana.... |
Republican | 1921–1923 | ||
| Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy P. Sheehan Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959.... |
Republican | 1951–1959 | ||
| John C. Sherwin John C. Sherwin John Crocker Sherwin was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, Sherwin was educated in the common schools, Gouverneur Wesleyan Seminary in New York, and Lombard College, Galesburg, Illinois, where he studied law.He was admitted to the bar and... |
Republican | 1879–1883 | ||
| John Shimkus John Shimkus John Mondy Shimkus is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1997. He is a member of the Republican Party.... |
Republican | 1997–2003 | ||
| 2003–present | ||||
| George E. Shipley George E. Shipley George Edward Shipley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Richland County, near Olney, Illinois, Shipley attended the East Richland High School, Olney, Illinois.... |
Democratic | 1959–1979 | ||
| Paul Simon Paul Simon (politician) Paul Martin Simon was an American politician from Illinois. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1985 and United States Senate from 1985 to 1997. He was a member of the Democratic Party... |
Democratic | 1975–1983 | ||
| 1983–1985 | ||||
| Edna O. Simpson Edna O. Simpson Edna Oakes Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, wife of Sidney E. Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, EdnaSimpson was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-sixth Congress .... |
Republican | 1959–1961 | ||
| James Simpson, Jr. James Simpson, Jr. James Simpson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Simpson attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire from 1919 to 1922, Westminster School, Salisbury, Connecticut from 1922 to 1925, and was later a student at Harvard University.He served as director of... |
Republican | 1933–1935 | ||
| Sid Simpson Sid Simpson Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School.... |
Republican | 1943–1958 | ||
| James W. Singleton James W. Singleton James Washington Singleton was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Paxton, Virginia, Singleton attended Winchester Academy.He moved to Mount Sterling, Illinois, in 1834.He studied medicine and practiced.... |
Democratic | 1879–1883 | ||
| Charles Slade Charles Slade Charles Slade was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in England, Slade immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Alexandria, Virginia. He attended the public schools. He moved to Carlyle, Illinois. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He held several local offices... |
Democratic | 1833–1834 | ||
| Dietrich C. Smith Dietrich C. Smith Dietrich Conrad Smith was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in East Frisia, Hanover, , Smith immigrated to the United States with his parents, who settled in Pekin, Illinois, about 1850.... |
Republican | 1881–1883 | ||
| Frank L. Smith Frank L. Smith Frank Leslie Smith was an Illinois politician. He served as a United States Congressman from 1919 to 1921. He was elected by the people of Illinois to the United States Senate in 1926, but the Senate never allowed him to take his seat.He first ran for the Republican nomination for the U.S.... |
Republican | 1919–1921 | ||
| George W. Smith George Washington Smith (congressman) George Washington Smith was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Putnam County, Ohio, Smith moved with his father to Wayne County, Illinois, in 1850.Learned the blacksmith trade.... |
Republican | 1889–1895 | ||
| 1895–1903 | ||||
| 1903–1907 | ||||
| Robert Smith Robert Smith (Illinois) Robert Smith was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, nephew of Jeremiah Smith and Samuel Smith of New Hampshire.... |
Democratic | 1843–1847 | ||
| Independent Democrat | 1847–1849 | |||
| Democratic | 1857–1859 | |||
| Thomas V. Smith | Democratic | At-large | 1939–1941 | |
| Henry Snapp Henry Snapp Henry Snapp was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Howard Malcolm Snapp.Born in Livonia, New York, Snapp moved with his parents to Rochester, New York, in 1825.He attended the common schools of that city.... |
Republican | 1871–1873 | ||
| Howard M. Snapp Howard M. Snapp Howard Malcolm Snapp was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Henry Snapp.Born in Joliet, Illinois, Snapp attended the Eastern Avenue school and Forest University in Chicago, Illinois from 1872 to 1875.... |
Republican | 1903–1911 | ||
| Herman W. Snow Herman W. Snow Herman Wilber Snow was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, United States.-Biography:Born in Michigan City, Indiana, Snow moved with his parents to Madisonville, Kentucky, where he attended the public schools. He moved to Sheldon, Illinois and taught school several years before he commenced the... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Adam W. Snyder Adam W. Snyder Adam Wilson Snyder was a U.S. Representative from Illinois as well as a member of the Illinois militia during the Black Hawk War.-Early life:... |
Democratic | 1837–1839 | ||
| William A.J. Sparks | Democratic | 1875–1883 | ||
| William L. Springer William L. Springer William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1951–1973 | ||
| William M. Springer | Democratic | 1875–1883 | ||
| 1883–1895 | ||||
| Elliott W. Sproul Elliott W. Sproul Elliott Wilford Sproul was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Apohaqui, Kings County, New Brunswick, Canada, Sproul attended the public schools. He moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1879 and to Chicago, Illinois in 1880, and engaged in the building and contracting business. He was... |
Republican | 1921–1931 | ||
| Edmund J. Stack Edmund J. Stack Edmund John Stack was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Stack attended the grammar and high schools of Chicago.... |
Democratic | 1911–1913 | ||
| Benjamin Stephenson Benjamin Stephenson Benjamin Stephenson was born in Pennsylvania on July 8, 1769. He moved to Virginia in 1788, and then to the Illinois Territory. He became sheriff of Randolph County, Illinois in 1809.... |
(Illinois territory) |
1814–1817 | ||
| John A. Sterling John A. Sterling John Allen Sterling was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.-Biography:... |
Republican | 1903–1913 1915–1918 |
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| Bradford N. Stevens Bradford N. Stevens Bradford Newcomb Stevens was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Boscawen, New Hampshire, Stevens attended schools in New Hampshire and at Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1835. He taught school six years in Hopkinsville, Kentucky,... |
Democratic | 1871–1873 | ||
| Adlai E. Stevenson | Democratic | 1875–1877 1879–1881 |
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| Lewis Steward Lewis Steward Lewis Steward was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Hollisterville, Pennsylvania, Steward attended the common schools.In 1838 moved with his parents to Kendall County, Illinois.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1891–1893 | ||
| Bennett M. Stewart | Democratic | 1979–1981 | ||
| Claude U. Stone Claude U. Stone Claudius Ulysses Stone was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Menard County, near Greenview, Illinois, Stone attended the rural school and Western Normal College, Bushnell, Illinois. At the age of seventeen, Stone became a teacher in the Bee Grove rural school in Menard County... |
Democratic | 1911–1917 | ||
| William Stratton William Stratton William Grant Stratton , known as "Billy the Kid", was the 32nd Governor of the U.S. state of Illinois from 1953 to 1961, succeeding Adlai Stevenson II in that office. He was born on in Ingleside in Lake County, Illinois, the son of William J... |
Republican | At-large | 1941–1943 1947–1949 |
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| Lawrence B. Stringer Lawrence B. Stringer Lawrence Beaumont Stringer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Atlantic City, New Jersey, Stringer moved with his parents to Lincoln, Illinois, in 1876.He attended the public schools.... |
Democratic | At-large | 1913–1915 | |
| John T. Stuart John T. Stuart John Todd Stuart was a lawyer and a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Lexington, Kentucky, Stuart graduated from Centre College, Danville, Kentucky, in 1826. He then studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1828, and commenced practice in Springfield, Illinois... |
Whig | 1839–1843 | ||
| Democratic | 1863–1865 | |||
| Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner Jessie Sumner was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Milford, Illinois, Sumner attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1939–1947 | ||
| Clyde H. Tavenner | Democratic | 1913–1917 | ||
| Abner Taylor Abner Taylor Abner Taylor was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Bangor, Maine, Taylor moved with his parents to Champaign County, Ohio in 1832, thence to Fort Dodge, Iowa, and subsequently to Chicago, Illinois in 1860. He engaged in extensive contracting, building, and mercantile pursuits, and... |
Republican | 1889–1893 | ||
| Napoleon B. Thistlewood Napoleon B. Thistlewood Napoleon Bonaparte Thistlewood was a U.S. Representative from the state of Illinois.-Biography:Napoleon Thistlewood was born in Kent County, Delaware, near the town of Harrington. He attended the public schools in that area... |
Republican | 1908–1913 | ||
| John R. Thomas John R. Thomas John Robert Thomas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mount Vernon, Illinois, Thomas attended the common schools and Hunter Collegiate Institute, Princeton, Indiana.... |
Republican | 1879–1883 | ||
| 1883–1889 | ||||
| Chester Thompson | Democratic | 1933–1939 | ||
| Charles M. Thomson Charles M. Thomson Charles Marsh Thomson was a lawyer, judge and U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Thomson attended public schools and the Chicago Manual Training School... |
Progressive | 1913–1915 | ||
| Anthony Thornton Anthony Thornton (representative) Anthony Thornton was an American attorney who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois and a Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.... |
Democratic | 1865–1867 | ||
| Thomas F. Tipton Thomas F. Tipton Thomas Foster Tipton was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Harrisburg, Ohio, Tipton attended the public schools.He moved with his parents to McLean County, Illinois, in 1843.He studied law.... |
Republican | 1877–1879 | ||
| Richard W. Townshend Richard W. Townshend Richard Wellington Townshend was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Townshend moved to Washington, D.C., in 1846.He attended public and private schools.... |
Democratic | 1877–1889 | ||
| Thomas J. Turner Thomas J. Turner Thomas Johnston Turner was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Trumbull County, Ohio, Turner completed preparatory studies.He moved with his parents to Butler County, Pennsylvania, in 1825.... |
Democratic | 1847–1849 | ||
| Robert J. Twyman | Republican | 1947–1949 | ||
| Richard B. Vail Richard B. Vail Richard Bernard Vail was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Vail attended the public schools, the School of Commerce, the Chicago Technical College, and the John Marshall Law School. During World War I, he served in the United States Army as a lieutenant of infantry... |
Republican | 1947–1949 1951–1953 |
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| Harold H. Velde | Republican | 1949–1957 | ||
| Charles W. Vursell Charles W. Vursell Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904.... |
Republican | 1943–1949 | ||
| 1949–1953 | ||||
| 1953–1959 | ||||
| Joe Walsh Joe Walsh (Illinois politician) William Joseph "Joe" Walsh is the Republican U.S. Representative for Chicago, Illinois's northwest suburban . He has served in Congress since January 2011 after defeating three-term incumbent Democrat Melissa Bean by a margin of 291 votes in a surprising upset. He received little Republican Party... |
Republican | 2011–present | ||
| James H. Ward | Democratic | 1885–1887 | ||
| Jasper D. Ward Jasper D. Ward Jasper Delos Ward was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Java, Wyoming County, New York, Ward attended Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1849 and 1850. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1852 and commenced practice in Chicago, Illinois... |
Republican | 1873–1875 | ||
| Vespasian Warner Vespasian Warner Vespasian Warner was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mount Pleasant , De Witt County, Illinois, Warner moved with his parents to Clinton, Illinois, in 1843.... |
Republican | 1895–1903 | ||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| Elihu B. Washburne Elihu B. Washburne Elihu Benjamin Washburne was one of seven brothers who played a prominent role in the early formation of the United States Republican Party... |
Whig | 1853–1855 | ||
| Republican | 1855–1863 | |||
| 1863–1869 | ||||
| Harold Washington Harold Washington Harold Lee Washington was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from 1983 until his death in 1987.- Early years and military service :... |
Democratic | 1981–1983 | ||
| Jerry Weller Jerry Weller Gerald C. "Jerry" Weller is an American politician who was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing .- Early life:... |
Republican | 1995–2009 | ||
| John Wentworth John Wentworth (mayor) "Long" John Wentworth was the editor of the Chicago Democrat, a two-term mayor of Chicago, and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives.... |
Democratic | 1843–1851 | ||
| 1853–1855 | ||||
| Republican | 1865–1867 | |||
| Charles S. Wharton Charles S. Wharton Charles Stuart Wharton was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Aledo, Illinois, Wharton moved to Chicago with his parents in 1878, attending the public schools. He graduated from the law department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1896. He was admitted to the bar in 1896 and... |
Republican | 1905–1907 | ||
| William H. Wheat William H. Wheat William Howard Wheat was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Kahoka, Missouri, Wheat attended the public schools of Brookfield and Chillicothe, Missouri, and Chaddock College and Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois.He served as clerk in clothing stores in Quincy and Bloomington,... |
Republican | 1939–1944 | ||
| Hamilton K. Wheeler Hamilton K. Wheeler Hamilton Kinkaid Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Ballston Township, New York, Wheeler moved to Illinois in 1852 with his parents, who settled near Grant Park, Kankakee County.... |
Republican | 1893–1895 | ||
| Loren E. Wheeler Loren E. Wheeler Loren Edgar Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Havana, Illinois, Wheeler attended the public schools and Graylock Institute, South Williamstown, Massachusetts.... |
Republican | 1915–1923 1925–1927 |
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| George E. White George E. White George Elon White was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Millbury, Massachusetts, White attended the public schools.... |
Republican | 1895–1899 | ||
| Richard H. Whiting Richard H. Whiting Richard Henry Whiting was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. He was the uncle of Rep. Ira Clifton Copley, and the grandfather of composer Richard A... |
Republican | 1875–1877 | ||
| Scott Wike Scott Wike Scott Wike was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Wike moved with his parents to Quincy, Illinois, in 1838 and to Pike County in 1844.... |
Democratic | 1875–1877 | ||
| 1889–1893 | ||||
| James R. Williams James R. Williams James Robert Williams was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carmi, Illinois, Williams attended the common schools.... |
Democratic | 1889–1895 | ||
| 1899–1903 | ||||
| 1903–1905 | ||||
| Thomas S. Williams | Republican | 1915–1929 | ||
| William E. Williams William E. Williams William Elza Williams was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Detroit, Illinois, Williams attended the public schools and Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1899–1901 | ||
| At-large | 1913–1917 | |||
| William W. Wilson | Republican | 1903–1913 1915–1921 |
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| Benson Wood Benson Wood Benson Wood was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Early life and military service:Born near Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, Wood attended the common schools, Montrose Academy, and Wyoming Seminary. He moved to Illinois in 1859 and for two years was principal of a village school in Lee County... |
Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| Charles W. Woodman Charles W. Woodman Charles Walhart Woodman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Woodman was born in Aalborg, Denmark and was educated in the schools of his native country. In 1863 Woodman emigrated to the United States arriving in Philadelphia and immediately enlisted in the Gulf Squadron of the United States Navy... |
Republican | 1895–1897 | ||
| James H. Woodworth | Republican | 1855–1857 | ||
| Nicholas E. Worthington Nicholas E. Worthington Nicholas Ellsworth Worthington was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Brooke County, Virginia , Worthington was graduated from Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania.He studied law.... |
Democratic | 1883–1887 | ||
| Richard Yates | Whig | 1851–1853 | ||
| 1853–1855 | ||||
| Richard Yates Richard Yates (son) Richard Yates, Jr. was the 22nd Governor of Illinois from 1901 to 1905. From 1919 to 1933, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois. Although he failed to receive his party's nomination in 1928 to the Seventy-first Congress, he was later appointed nominee and elected in place... |
Republican | At-large | 1919–1933 | |
| Sidney R. Yates Sidney R. Yates Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.... |
Democratic | 1949–1963 1965–1999 |
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| Samuel H. Young Samuel H. Young Samuel Hollingsworth Young was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Casey, Illinois, Young graduated from Urbana High School, Urbana, Illinois, 1940.LL.B., University of Illinois, 1947.... |
Republican | 1973–1975 | ||
| Timothy R. Young Timothy R. Young Timothy Roberts Young was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Dover, New Hampshire, Young completed preparatory studies. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and was graduated from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine, in 1835. He studied law in Dover, New Hampshire, and was admitted to the bar... |
Democratic | 1849–1851 | ||
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