Anthony J. DeLuca | |
|---|---|
| Member of theIllinois House of Representatives from the 80th district | |
| Assumed office March 2009 (2009-03) | |
| Preceded by | George Scully, Jr. |
| Mayor ofChicago Heights | |
| In office May 2003 (2003-05) – May 2009 (2009-05) | |
| Preceded by | Angelo "Sam" Ciambrone |
| Succeeded by | Alex Lopez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-07-25)July 25, 1970 (age 55) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Residence | Chicago Heights, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Elmhurst College |
| Profession | Businessman |
Anthony J. DeLuca (born July 25, 1970) is a member of theIllinois House of Representatives who has represented the 80th district since his appointment in March 2009 to succeedGeorge Scully, who was appointed to theIllinois Circuit Court of Cook County.[1] TheSouthland based district includes all or parts ofHomewood,Flossmoor,Chicago Heights,Park Forest,South Chicago Heights,University Park,Frankfort,Manhattan and Olympia Fields, Manhattan, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Glenwood,Symerton, Illinois.
Before being appointed to that position, he served as mayor ofChicago Heights, Illinois, since 2003. Some controversy was created as DeLuca is known to many to be a member of theRepublican Party, whereas Scully is a Democrat. DeLuca has stated, "If I am appointed to a Democratic seat, I am a Democrat."[2]
As of July 3, 2022, Representative DeLuca is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3]