Laura Fine | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 17th district |
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Assumed office January 2013 |
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Preceded by | Daniel Biss |
Personal details | |
Born | 1967 (age 49–50) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Michael |
Children | 2 sons |
Residence | Glenview, Illinois |
Alma mater |
Indiana University Northeastern Illinois University |
Profession | Politician |
Laura Fine (born 1967) is the Illinois state representative for the 17th district, a full-time position she began in January 2013. The 17th district includes all or parts of Evanston, Glenview, Golf, Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie and Wilmette.
Fine previously served as the Northfield Township Clerk. She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications, then produced, wrote, reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution. Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.
On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss.