2013 Congressional Arts Handbook

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2013 National Arts Advocacy Day

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A District-by-District Advocacy Guide

Prepared by Arts Alliance Illinois

2013 Illinois Legislative Handbook


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Fighting for the Arts in IllinoisThis handbook is intended to equip Arts Alliance Illinoismembers, advocates, and activists with the informationnecessary to make the best possible case for a strongarts sector in our state. Inside you will find the most up-to-date data available on the economic impact arts

organizations and their audiences are having in everydistrict across Illinois, as well as contact information foreach member of the 113th U.S. Congress. With your help,we can let all of our representatives in governmentknow that, in Illinois, the arts mean business.

District-by-DistrictIllinois delegation to the 113th U.S. Congress includes 18Representatives and two Senators. In addition toplacing Illinois 18 congressional districts in geographiccontext, these maps denote the location of everyregistered non-profit arts and culture organization

within the district. Information on these organizationswas found using the National Center for CharitableStatistics at the Urban Institute.

Economic ImpactThe economic impact numbers for arts organizations ineach district are based on a formula derived fromArts &Economic Prosperity IV, a study conducted by ArtsAlliance Illinois and Americans for the Arts. The study isthe most comprehensive of its kind ever conducted in

the United States, with Illinois representing one of over182 regions included. Further information on the study orits results can be found athttp://www.artsalliance.org/research/arts-economic-prosperity.

Who Are We?Arts Alliance Illinois is the states leading voice for thearts and arts education, combining advocacy, organizing,and policy-relevant research to advance a creative andculturally vibrant state. For 30 years, Arts Alliance Illinois

has stood up for artists and arts organizations of alldisciplines, budget sizes, and regions of the state. Thenearly 30,000 people who make up our network envisiona world where the arts are central and indispensable tothe health of Illinois.

2013 Illinois Legislative Handbook


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Congressman Bobby Rush (D)

Illinois 1st

Congressional District

District GeographyIllinois 1st congressional district covers much of the South Side ofChicago, including the neighborhoods of Hyde Park, Woodlawn,and West Pullman, extending through the citys southwestsuburbs and into Will County.

District Office700 E. 79th. St.Chicago, Illinois 60619P: (773) 224-6500F: (773) 224-9624

Website: http://rush.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email:[email protected]

Arts & Culture in the 1st Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 1st congressionaldistrict spent more than $168.5 million. This spending:

Supported nearly 4,300 full-time-equivalent jobs

Generated $82.4 million in household income

Delivered $17.6 million in state and local government revenue

The 1st congressional district is home to more than 110 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the DuSable Museum ofAfrican American History, Hyde Park Art Center, eta Creative ArtsFoundation, and Muntu Dance Theatre.

YearsServed:1993 - PresentArts CaucusMember?YES (112th Congress)

AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:93 A+ (112th Congress)

Washington Office2268 Rayburn House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-4372F: (202) 226-0333


Key Congressional AffiliationsEnergy and Commerce Committee

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Ranking Member)

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

= nonprofit arts and cultural organization


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Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D)

Illinois 2nd


District GeographyBased in Cook and Will counties, the district includes the southsuburbs of Chicago, extending slightly into Will County, and alsoincludes the city's far southeast side.

District Office600 Holiday Plaza Dr.Ste.505Matteson, IL 60443

P: (708) 679-0078

Website: http://robinkelly.house.gov/Email: Email form available on website

Arts & Culture in the 2nd Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 2nd congressionaldistrict spent $127.8 million. This spending:

Supported nearly 3,500 full-time-equivalent jobs



The 2nd congressional district is home to more than 90 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Museum of Scienceand Industry, the Bronzeville Childrens Museum, Village of ParkForests Freedom Hall, and the Tall Grass Arts Association.

Washington Office2419 Rayburn House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-0773

F: (202) 225-4583


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Oversight and Government ReformCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology


YearsServed:2013 - PresentArts CaucusMember?N/A (New Member)

AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:N/A (New Member)


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Congressman Daniel Lipinksi (D)

Illinois 3rd


District GeographyIllinois 3rd congressional district covers a small portion of theChicagos southwest side, including the neighborhoods ofBridgeport and West Lawn, as well as many of the citys west andsouthwest suburbs, including Palos Park and Chicago Ridge.

District Office6245 South Archer Ave.Chicago, Illinois 60638P: (312) 886-0481F: (773) 767-9395

Website: http://lipinski.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]

Arts & Culture in the 3rd Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 3rd

congressional district spent more than $16.0 million. Thisspending:

Supported more than 450 full-time-equivalent jobs



The 3rd congressional district is home to more than 80 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Beverly Arts Center,the Illinois Music Educators Association, the Theatre of WesternSprings, and the Childrens Museum in Oak Lawn.



Washington Office1717 Longworth House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-5701F: (202) 225-1012


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Science, Space, and Technology

Subcommittee on Research and Science Education (RankingMember

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure



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Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D)

Illinois 4th


District GeographyThe 4th district covers many Chicago neighborhoods, includingAvondale, Logan Square, Brighton Park, and parts of Gage Park,as well as the City of Berwyn and the Villages of North Riversideand Melrose Park.

District Office3210 W. North Ave.

Chicago, Illinois 60647P: (773) 342-0774F: (773) 342-0776

Website: http://gutierrez.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]

Arts & Culture in the 4th Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 4th


Supported more than 4,300 full-time-equivalent jobs



The 4th congressional district is home to more than 120 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the National Museum ofMexican Art, Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, ElevArte CommunityStudio (formerly Pros Arts Studio), Elastic Arts Foundation, andChanging Worlds.



Washington Office2408 Rayburn House Office Bldg

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-8203F: (202) 225-7810


Key Congressional AffiliationsUnited States House Committee on the Judiciary

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, andInvestigations

Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security



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Congressman Mike Quigley (D)

Illinois 5th


District GeographyIllinois 5th congressional district covers much of Chicagos NorthSide, spanning from Lake Michigan into the Western suburbs. Thedistrict includes the Chicago neighborhoods of Bucktown, LincolnPark, Wrigleyville, Lincoln Square, and Jefferson Park, as well as

the Villages of Schiller Park and Franklin Park, and the City ofElmhurst.

District Office3742 West Irving Park Rd.


Website: http://quigley.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 5th congressional district is home to more than 320 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Chicago HistoryMuseum, Old Town School of Folk Music, Black EnsembleTheater, and Kartemquin Educational Films, and the Sones deMexico Ensemble.



Washington Office1124 Longworth House Office Bldg

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-4061F: (202) 225-5603


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Appropriations

Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government



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Congressman Peter Roskam (R)

Illinois 6th


District GeographyThe 6th congressional district covers a small portion of CookCounty, as well as parts of DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenryCounties. It includes the Villages of Palatine, Algonquin, andDowners Grove, the City of Wheaton, and a portion of the City of

Naperville.

District Office2700 International Dr, Ste.

304 Chicago, Illinois 60185P: (630) 232-0006F: (630) 232-7393

Website: http://roskam.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]


congressional district spent $110.2 million. This spending:



Delivered $12.8 million in state and local government revenueThe 6th congressional district is home to more than 160 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Morton Arboretum,DuPage Childrens Museum, McAninch Arts Center, the NapervilleArt League, and the Young Naperville Singers.

YearsServed:2007 - PresentArts CaucusMember?NO (112th Congress)

AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:0 F (112th Congress)

Washington Office227 Cannon House Office Bldg

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-4561F: (202) 225-1166


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health

Subcommittee on Trade



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Congressman Danny K. Davis (D)

Illinois 7th


District GeographyCovering much of downtown Chicago, Illinois 7th congressionaldistrict also extends southward through the city, includingportions of the neighborhoods of Englewood and WashingtonPark, and then spreading westward into the citys suburbs,including the Villages of Oak Park, Forest Park, and Maywood.

District Office2746 West Madison St.


Website: http://davis.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email:[email protected]


congressional district spent nearly $1.3 billion. This spending:



Delivered $123.1 million in state and local government revenueThe 7th congressional district is home to more than 420 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Chicago SymphonyOrchestra, Steppenwolf Theater Company, The Art Institute ofChicago, Apollo Chorus of Chicago, and Urban Gateways.




Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-5006F: (202) 225-5641


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight

Subcommittee on Human Resources



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Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth (D)

Illinois 8th


District GeographyIllinois 8th congressional district extends into portions ofnorthwestern Cook County, northern DuPage County, andnortheastern Kane County, encompassing many of thenorthwestern Chicago suburbs, including the Villages of HoffmanEstates and Schaumburg, and the City of Elgin.

District Office1701 East Woodfield Rd.

Ste. 900Schaumburg, Illinois 60173P: (847) 413-1959

Website: http://duckworth.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 8th congressional district is home to more than 80 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Elgin SymphonyOrchestra, the Illinois Theatre Association, the Childrens Theatreof Elgin, and Arts in Bartlett.

Washington Office104 Cannon House Office Bldg

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-3711F: (202) 225-7830


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces

Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations





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Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D)

Illinois 9th


District GeographyThe 9th congressional district covers the northeastern-mostportion of the City of Chicago, including the neighborhoods ofAndersonville, Edgewater, and Rogers Park, as well as thenorthern Chicago suburbs of Evanston, Skokie, Wilmette, Niles,and Winnetka.

District Office5533 N. Broadway St.Chicago, Illinois 60640P: (773) 506-7100F: (773) 506-9202

Website: http://schakowsky.house.govEmail: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]

Arts & Culture in the 9th Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 9th congressionaldistrict spent more than $114.6 million. This spending:



Delivered $12.2 million in state and local government revenueThe 9th congressional district is home to more than 330 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including About Face Theatre, theMusic Institute of Chicago, The Neo-Futurists, Light Opera Works,the Piven Theatre Workshop, and the North Shore Art League.



Washington Office2367 Rayburn House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-2111F: (202) 226-6890


Key Congressional AffiliationsEnergy and Commerce Committee

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade(Ranking Member)

Subcommittee on Environment and Economy



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Congressman Brad Schneider (D)

Illinois 10th


District GeographyThe 10th congressional district covers a significant portion of LakeCounty, extending from Des Plaines north to the Wisconsinborder and west to the eastern border of McHenry County. Thedistrict includes the northern Illinois suburbs of Highland Park,Grayslake, Lake Forest, and Waukegan.

District Office111 Barclay Blvd. Ste. 200Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069P: (847) 793-0625

Website: http://schneider.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]

Arts & Culture in the 10th Congressional DistrictIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in the 10tj congressionaldistrict spent more than $114.8 million. This spending:



Delivered $12.8 million in state and local government revenueThe 10th congressional district is home to more than 130 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Ravinia FestivalAssociation, Midwest Young Artists, Art Center Highland Park, KohlChildrens Museum of Greater Chicago, and the Chicago BotanicGarden.

Washington Office317 Cannon House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-4835


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade

Committee on Small Business





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Congressman Bill Foster (D)

Illinois 11th


District GeographyCovering an area southwest of Chicago, primarily in Will andDuPage Counties, the 11th congressional district includes the Citiesof Joliet and Aurora, the Village of Bolingbrook, and the southernhalf of the City of Naperville.

District Office2711 E New York Street,Suite 204Aurora, IL 60502P: (630) 585-7672

Website: http://foster.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 11th congressional district is home to more than 100 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Paramount ArtsCentre, Rialto Square Theatre, the Woodstock Mozart Festival,and the Joliet Area Historical Museum.



Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Financial Services

Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government SponsoredEnterprises

Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade





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Congressman William Enyart (D)

Illinois 12th


District GeographyThe 12th congressional district covers a large portion ofsouthwestern Illinois, spreading from the southernmost portion ofthe state northward through the center of the state and along theMissouri border. The 12th district includes the Cities of Belleville,

Carbondale, and Mt. Vernon.

District Office250 W. Cherry St.Carbondale, Illinois 62901P: (618) 529-3791F: (618) 549-3768

Website: http://enyart.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 12th congressional district is home to more than 120 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Art on the SquareFoundation, Jacoby Arts Center, Belleville Historical Society, andthe Alton Childrens Theatre.



Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Agriculture

Subcommittee on Livestock, Rural Development and Credit





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Congressman Rodney Davis (R)

Illinois 13th


District GeographyReaching from Illinois southwestern border diagonally throughthe center of the state, the 13th district includes the Cities ofDecatur, Urbana, and Champaign, as well as portions ofSpringfield, Bloomington, and Normal.

District Office2004 Fox Dr.Champaign, Illinois 61820

P: (217) 403-4690F: (217) 403-4691

Website: http://rodneydavis.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 13th congressional district is home to more than 210 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Illinois StateMuseum, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, Mclean CountyArt Association, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and theBloomington Center for the Performing Arts.

Washington Office1740 Longworth House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515

P: (202) 225-2371F: (202) 226-0791


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Subcommittee on Highways and Transit

Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment





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Congressman Randy Hultgren (R)

Illinois 14th


District GeographyThe 14th congressional district covers part of northern Illinois,stretching from the Wisconsin border down to the southern edgeof Kendall County, and includes the Cities of McHenry, Batavia,and Crystal Lake.

District Office1797 State St. Ste. AGeneva, Illinois 60134

P: (630) 232-7104F: (630) 232-7174

Website: http://hultgren.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 14th congressional district is home to more than 130 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including McHenry CountyHistorical Society, the Kirk Players, Midwest Museum of NaturalHistory, and the Raue Center for the Arts.



Washington Office332 Cannon House Office BldgWashington, DC 20515

P: (202) 225-2976F: (202) 225-0697


Key Congressional AffiliationsUnited States House Committee on Science, Space, & Technology

Subcommittee on Energy Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation



17/22

Congressman John Shimkus (R)

Illinois 15th


District GeographyThe 15th congressional district covers a large swath of southernIllinois from the center of the state and along its border withIndiana and Kentucky, and includes the Cities of Charleston,Mattoon, Olney, and Danville.

District Office101 N. 4th St., Ste. 303

Effingham, Illinois 62401P: (217) 347-7947F: (217) 342-1219

Website: http://shimkus.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 15th congressional district is home to more than 140 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Little Theatre on theSquare, Bicentennial Art Center and Museum, Arts Connection ofCentral Illinois, and the Fine Arts County of Effingham


AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:40 C (112th Congress)


Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-5271F: (202) 225-5880


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology

Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chair

Subcommittee on Health



18/22

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R)

Illinois 16th


District GeographyThe 16th congressional district covers a large portion of northernIllinois, spanning from the center of the states northern border tothe eastern edge of the Illinois border. It includes Boone County,most of Winnebago County, and a portion of the City of Rockford.

District Office628 Columbus St. Ste. 507Ottawa, Illinois 61350P: (815) 431-9271F: (815) 431-9383

Website: http://kinzinger.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]






The 16th congressional district is home to more than 140 nonprofitarts and cultural organizations, including the Illinois Alliance forArts Education, Anderson Japanese Gardens, Midway Village &Museum Center, and the Northern Illinois University Art Museum.





Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Energy and Commerce

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee on Communications and Technology


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19/22

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D)

Illinois 17th


District GeographyThe 17th congressional district covers much of the statesnorthwestern edge, spanning from the Wisconsin border of thestate downward to central Illinois. The district includes portionsof the Cities of Rockford and Peoria, as well as the Cities ofFreeport and Galesburg.

District Office119 N. Church St.,

Ste. 207 & 208Rockford, Illinois 61101P: (815) 968-8011

Website: http://bustos.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]


congressional district spent $51.9 million. This spending:




The 17th congressional district is home to more than 200nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the PeoriaRiverfront Museum, ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Quad CityArts, the Rockford Art Museum, Klehm Arboretum & BotanicGarden, Coronado Performing Arts Center, and the DiscoveryCenter Museum.

Washington Office1009 Longworth House Office Bldg

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-5905


Key Congressional AffiliationsTransportation and Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Aviation Subcommittee on Highways and Transit




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20/22

Congressman Aaron Schock (R)

Illinois 18th


District GeographyThe 18th congressional district covers a large swath of centralIllinois, spanning from the western border of the state to theeastern edge of McLean County. It includes portions of the Citiesof Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington, and Normal, as well as theCities of Quincy and Macomb.

District Office100 N.E. Monroe St. Rm.

100 Peoria , Illinois 61602P: (309) 671-7027F: (309) 671-7309

Website: http://schock.house.gov/Email: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]



Washington Office328 Cannon House Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20515P: (202) 225-6201F: (202) 225-9249


Key Congressional AffiliationsCommittee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee on Health

Subcommittee on Trade







The 18th congressional district is home to more than 200nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, including the HeartlandFestival Orchestra, Sun Foundation, Quincy Society of Fine Arts,Central Illinois Jazz Orchestra, and the Eastlight Theatre.

S t Ri h d D bi (D)


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Senator Richard Durbin (D)

Illinois Senior Senator

District Office230 S. Dearborn St.Ste. 3892


Website: http://durbin.senate.govEmail: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email:[email protected]

Arts & Culture in the State of IllinoisIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in Illinois spent $2.75billion. This spending:


Generated $2.3 billion in household income to Illinois residents

Delivered $324 million in state and local government revenue

Illinois is home to more than 3,250 nonprofit arts and culturalorganizations.

YearsServed:1997 - PresentCultural CaucusMember?YES (112th Congress)

AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:A+ (2010)

Washington Office711 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510

P: (202) 224-2152F: (202) 228-0400


Key Congressional AffiliationsUnited States Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban

Development, and Related Agencies

Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and RelatedPrograms

Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and HumanServices, and Education, and Related Agencies

United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Refugees and Border Security


Senator Mark Kirk (R)


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Senator Mark Kirk (R)

Illinois Junior Senator

District Office230 S. Dearborn St.

Ste. 3900Chicago, Illinois 60604P: (312) 886-3506F: (312) 886-2117

Website: http://www.kirk.senate.govEmail: Email form available on websiteArts Staffer Email: [email protected]

Washington Office524 Hart Senate Office Building

Washington, DC 20510P: (202) 224-2854F: 202-228-4611


Key Congressional AffiliationsUnited States Senate Committee on Appropriations

Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and UrbanDevelopment, and Related Agencies

Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and RelatedPrograms

Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and HumanServices, and Education, and Related Agencies

United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, andPensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging

YearsServed:2010 - PresentCultural CaucusMember?NO (112th Congress)

AFTA CongressionalReport Card Grade:N/A (Took office late in session)

Arts & Culture in the State of IllinoisIn 2010, organizations and their audiences in Illinois spent $2.75billion. This spending:


Generated $2.3 billion in household income to Illinois residents

Delivered $324 million in state and local government revenue

Illinois is home to more than 3,250 nonprofit arts and culturalorganizations.


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