Christine Radogno
| Christine Radogno | ||
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| Illinois State Senate District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Senate Minority Leader | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $67,836/year | |
| Per diem | $111/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Loyola University | |
| Master's | Loyola University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 21, 1952 | |
| Place of birth | Oak Park, Illinois | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Radongo graduated with her Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work Degree from Loyola-Chicago. Before becoming a Senator, Radongo was a social worker and a part-time Trustee for LaGrange.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Radogno served on the following committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Radogno served on these committees:
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Committee of the Whole | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Government Reform, Vice Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Radogno served on these committees:[1]
| Illinois Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Executive | ||||
| • Government Reform, Vice-Chairwoman | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Christine Radogno endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
- See also: Illinois State Senate elections, 2012
Radogno won re-election in the 2012 election for Illinois State Senate District 41. Radogno was unopposed in the Republican primary on March 20, 2012 and was unopposed in the general election, which takes place November 6, 2012.[3]
| Illinois State Senate, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Christine Radogno Incumbent |
100% | 79,517 | |
| Total Votes | 79,517 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Republican Christine Radogno won re-election to the Illinois State Senate District 41 receiving 74,777 votes, ahead of Democrat Audrey Manley (42,848 votes).[4]
| Illinois State Senate, District 41 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Christine Radogno (R)
|
74,777 | |||
| Audrey Manley (D) | 42,848 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008, Radogno collected $500,454 in donations.[5]
Listed below are those that contributed most to her campaign.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| AT&T | $19,237 |
| Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois | $15,500 |
| Illinois Realtors Association | $13,500 |
| Cable Television & Communications Association of Illinois | $11,500 |
| Ameren | $11,000 |
| Citizens for Frank Watson | $9,812 |
| Illinois Hospital & Health Systems Association | $9,500 |
| Cameli & Hoag Radogno | $8,000 |
| Illinois Health Care Association | $7,500 |
| Illinois State Medical Society | $6,573 |
| Illinois Merchants Association | $6,000 |
| American Insurance Association | $5,750 |
| Illinois Credit Union League | $5,625 |
| Illinois Podiatric Medical Association | $5,500 |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce | $5,500 |
| Walgreens | $5,450 |
| AFSCME Illinois Council 31 | $5,250 |
| Travelers Indemnity | $5,000 |
| Christine Radogno | $5,000 |
| Service Employees Local 880 | $5,000 |
Scorecards
Illinois Opportunity Project
The Illinois Opportunity Project, "an independent research and public policy enterprise that promotes legislative solutions in advance of free markets and free minds," annually releases its Legislative Vote Card, grading all members in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly on the basis of their support of "pro-growth economic policies that increase personal freedom and reign in expansive government."[6][7]
2012
Radogno received a score of 100.00 out of 100 in 2012 for a grade of A+ according to the IOP’s grading scale. Her score was tied for the highest among all 59 members of the Illinois State Senate included in the Vote Card.[7]
Recent news
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Christine Radogno News Feed
- Illinois Senate passes pension bill, sets up showdown with House - Chicago Tribune
- Illinois Senate Approves Radogno Bill to Ban Minors from Tanning Beds - Patch.com
- Illinois Chamber honors Radogno - Suburban Life Publications
- Erickson: Legal pot a step closer to reality - Pantagraph.com - Bloomington Pantagraph (blog)
- Senate passes bill to ban minors from tanning salons - The State Journal-Register
- State Senate could vote on pension plan Thursday - Chicago Daily Herald
- On pensions, Bivins and GOP far apart - Saukvalley
- Illinois senators vote to keep under-18s out of tanning salons - Rockford Register Star
- Right wing leads state GOP off cliff - Chicago Sun-Times
- Lemont Sen. Radogno shows support for Coaches vs. Cancer - Suburban Life Publications
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District 41
Radogno represents Illinois Senate District 41. District 41 includes the Southwest Chicago suburbs of LaGrange and Lemont[8].
Personal
Christine is married to Nunzio Randango. They have three children and reside in LaGrange, Illinois.
External links
- Sen. Radogno's website
- Profile at Illinois Senate Republicans
- Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Facebook
- Profile at Twitter
- Profile at Wikipedia
References
- ↑ "Illinois General Assembly" List of Illinois Senate Committees, July 28, 2009
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "State Senate GOP leader endorses 'Mittney' for president," March 13, 2012
- ↑ Illinois State Board of Elections, “Official Vote - November 6, 2012 General Election,” accessed December 31, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Senate election results for 2008
- ↑ Radogno Campaign Donors
- ↑ Illinois Opportunity Project, "The Project," accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Illinois Opportunity Project, Legislative Vote Card home page, accessed February 21, 2013
- ↑ "Illinois Chamber of * Commerce Committee, Illinois State Senate, Northeast Illinois Legislative District Maps, July 29, 2009
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