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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Kelly M. Burke is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing District 36. Burke was first elected to the chamber in 2010. Burke is running for re-election in 2018. The primary election took place on March 20, 2018. The general election is being held on November 6, 2018.

Burke earned her B.A. from the University of Illinois and her J.D. from John Marshall Law School. Her professional experience includes working as a staff attorney at Saint Xavier University, practicing law privately, clearking for two circuit court judges and working as a legislative aide for former state Representative Andrew J. McGann.

Education

  • Certified, Edgar Fellows Leadership Program, 2012
  • JD, Law, John Marshall Law School, 1989-1992
  • BA, English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984-1988

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Edgar Fellows Leadership Program, 2012
  • JD, Law, John Marshall Law School, 1989-1992
  • BA, English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Odelson & Sterk, LTD, 2018-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Law School, present
  • Former Legislative Aide, Office of Representative Andrew J. McGann
  • Assistant Director, Saint Xavier University, 2006-2011
  • Attorney, Grotta & Associates, 1996-2006
  • Attorney, Merlo Kanofsky & Brinkmeier, 1993-1995

Political Experience

  • Certified, Edgar Fellows Leadership Program, 2012
  • JD, Law, John Marshall Law School, 1989-1992
  • BA, English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Odelson & Sterk, LTD, 2018-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Law School, present
  • Former Legislative Aide, Office of Representative Andrew J. McGann
  • Assistant Director, Saint Xavier University, 2006-2011
  • Attorney, Grotta & Associates, 1996-2006
  • Attorney, Merlo Kanofsky & Brinkmeier, 1993-1995
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 36, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 36, 2018, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Agriculture and Conservation Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Appropriations for Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Appropriations for Higher Education Subcommittee on Cost Analysis, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Cities and Villages Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Financial Institutions Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Healthcare Licenses Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Higher Education Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Labor and Commerce Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Museums, Arts, and Cultural Enhancement, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Police and First Responders Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Telecommunications Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, Tollway Oversight Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Former Member, Tourism, Hospitality and Craft Industries Committee, Illinois State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Vice Chair, Agriculture and Conservation

Member, Appropriations for Higher Education

Member, Elementary and Secondary Education on Administration, Licensing and Charter School

Member, Health Care Licenses

Member, Higher Education

Member, Museums, Arts, & Cultural Enhancements

Member, Personnel and Pensions

Member, Subcommittee on Administrative and Substantive Pension

Member, Subcommittee on Pension Reform

Member, Subcommittee on Personnel Code

Member, Subcommittee on Special Issues in Higher Education

Member, Subcommittee on Worker's Compensation

Member, Subcommtitee on Special Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education on Administration, Licensing and Charter School

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Edgar Fellows Leadership Program, 2012
  • JD, Law, John Marshall Law School, 1989-1992
  • BA, English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1984-1988
  • Attorney, Odelson & Sterk, LTD, 2018-present
  • Adjunct Professor, Loyola University Law School, present
  • Former Legislative Aide, Office of Representative Andrew J. McGann
  • Assistant Director, Saint Xavier University, 2006-2011
  • Attorney, Grotta & Associates, 1996-2006
  • Attorney, Merlo Kanofsky & Brinkmeier, 1993-1995
  • Assistant Majority Leader, Illinois State House of Representatives, 2019-present
  • Representative, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 36, 2010-present
  • Candidate, Illinois State House of Representatives, District 36, 2018, 2020
  • Members, Most Holy Redeemer Parish, present
  • President, Board, Evergreen Park Library, 2005-2011
  • Trustee, Evergreen Park Library, 2003-2010
State Bills
Speeches
Events

2019

Oct. 9
Orland Park Clean Energy Dialogue with CUB

Wed 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CDT

Orland Park Public Library Orland Park, IL

Oct. 2
Cancelled -Cook County BOR - Property Tax Appeal – Lake Township

Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Oak Lawn Public Library Oak Lawn, IL

Oct. 2
Cook County BOR - Property Tax Appeal – Lake Township

Wed 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT

Oak Lawn Public Library Oak Lawn, IL