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John D. Anthony
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 75th district |
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| In office August 21, 2013 – June 17, 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Pam Roth |
| Succeeded by | David Welter |
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| Born | April 13, 1976 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Deborah Anthony |
| Residence | Joliet, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Benedictine University |
| Profession | Law Enforcement Officer |
John D. Anthony was born on April 13, 1976. He is an American who has worked in law enforcement and as a politician. Law enforcement means he helped keep laws safe, like a police officer. As a politician, he helped make rules and decisions for the community.
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John D. Anthony's Public Service
John D. Anthony served as the sheriff of Kendall County, Illinois. A sheriff is the main law enforcement officer in a county. After being sheriff, he became a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. This is a group of elected people who make laws for the state of Illinois.
Representing the 75th District
John D. Anthony represented the 75th district in the Illinois House of Representatives. He served from August 2013 to June 2016. A district is a specific area that a politician represents. His district included parts of several towns. These towns were Minooka, Channahon, Joliet, Morris, Seneca, Marseilles, Sheridan, and Plano.
A Historical Achievement
John D. Anthony made history. He was the first African American Republican to be a member of the Illinois General Assembly since 1983. The Illinois General Assembly is the name for the state government's law-making body.
Moving to a New Role
On June 17, 2016, John D. Anthony left his position in the Illinois House of Representatives. He took a new job with the Illinois Department of Corrections. This department manages prisons and other correctional facilities in Illinois.
