John Connor (Illinois politician)

John Connor is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives. Connor assumed the position following the resignation of Emily McAsey in June 2017.[2] He will serve for the remainder of McAsey's term until early 2019. As a prosecutor, Connor has been involved in high-profile cases, such as the Drew Peterson case.[3]

John Connor
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 85th district
Assumed office
June 24, 2017
Preceded byEmily McAsey
Personal details
BornJoliet, Illinois[1]
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLockport, Illinois[1]
Alma materUniversity of Notre Dame (B.A.)[1]
University of Illinois (J.D.)[1]
ProfessionAttorney[1]

Connor's term came towards the end of the Illinois state budget crisis, when the House ruled 71–42 to override Governor Bruce Rauner's veto of a state budget package. Connor was one of six Democrats to vote no.[4]

References
  1. http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2503
  2. "New state representative".
  3. "Will County Prosecutor".
  4. "ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS PASS PERMANENT INCOME TAX HIKE, OVERRIDE RAUNER'S VETO".


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