DeLaRosa Pledges to Work for the People of the 42nd District

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After taking the oath earlier this week, state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Glen Ellyn, joined her colleagues in the House chamber Tuesday where she pledged to support working families by tapping into her experience with education and fiscal management.

“This is a critical time for Illinois, and residents want representation that recognizes their concerns and is willing to fight for their priorities,” DeLaRosa said. “I understand families who want a responsible and focused approach that makes our streets safer, strengthens health care access, supports our immigrant community, invests in our schools and creates greater economic opportunity today and moving forward.”

DeLaRosa moved to and took root in DuPage County in 1988. Believing communities thrive when residents are civically active, she joined the League of Women Voters where she later was elected president. When her children reached middle school, DeLaRosa became active in the PTA and took on leadership roles as President of the Hadley Junior High PTA, and later President of District 41 PTA. In this capacity she advocated for performing arts as part of a well-rounded curriculum, helping to establish the successful Hadley Theatre Arts program.

By trade, DeLaRosa is a HRIS manager with Joint Commission and owns a bachelor’s degree in accounting from DePaul University. With her accounting experience, DeLaRosa joined the Glenbard District 87 School Board Finance and Facility Committee in 2008 to help the district navigate financial difficulties, providing recommendations that preserved the district’s quality educational offerings for students and families. DeLaRosa was elected to the Glenbard District 87 School Board in 2015, where she has served as Board President since 2022. In this leadership role she has focused on collaboration, helping to pass two referendums and securing changes to school schedules intended to boost student performance.

“Throughout my career, I have consistently sought collaborative solutions to complex challenges,” DeLaRosa said. “Springfield has many challenges, but with thoughtful analysis and diligent, persistent work, we can accomplish a lot for this community. I’m incredibly honored to have this great opportunity to serve, let’s get to work.” DeLaRosa’s 42nd District includes parts of Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Lombard, Wheaton and Villa Park.

For more information, please contact bdepasqua@hds.ilga.gov.