Maria “Toni” Berrios – Candidate State Representative of 39th District

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local NewsToni Berrios is serving her fifth term in the Illinois General Assembly as the 39th District State Representative. Her Northwest Side Chicago district includes parts of Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Dunning, Hermosa, Irving Park, Portage Park and Logan Square communities. Representative Berrios is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives. As a State Representative, her top priorities are to improve education and the quality of family life in her district and throughout Illinois. She has focused on issues that increase the well-being of children, seniors, and working families. She serves as secretary for the Latino Caucus of the Young Elected Officials Network and secretary for the Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs. Berrios is a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.

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