Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
46th District
Springfield Office:
246-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8158
District Office:
28 S Villa Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 415-3520
Bills & Committees
Biography
Full-Time state legislator; Associate in Arts degree from the College of DuPage, B.A. in Political Science- Public Law from Northern Illinois University, and J.D. from John Marshall Law School; Private practice attorney and avid community volunteer; Currently resides in Villa Park as a wife and mother of two
Blair-Sherlock Passes Bill Amending Restrictions on First Responder Vehicle Parking Locations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, introduced and passed a bill ensuring Home Owners Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Associations (COAs) cannot prohibit first responders from parking their emergency vehicles on their property.
Blair-Sherlock Passes Legislation Streamlining Transition Periods for Students with Disabilities
State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, passed a bill streamlining communications between school districts and local Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Programs, providing reliable, consistent information to students and their families.
Blair-Sherlock Bill Concerning Overpayments Made to the Government Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, introduced, sponsored and passed a bill ensuring overpayments made to a government entity are included in the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (RUUPA), increasing government transparency and accountability.
Blair-Sherlock Signs Nationwide Letter Demanding Federal Childcare Funding
VILLA PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, is one of over 200 lawmakers from all 50 states to sign a comprehensive letter organized by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX), the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and the Child Care for Every Family Network urging the federal government to restore childcare funding.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Resolutions Pushing for Affordability and Condemning Lawlessness in Washington
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, is speaking out about the illegal and corrupt actions undertaken by the Trump Administration, passing official condemnations of Trump’s reckless tariffs and misguided foreign policy, drastic cuts to child care and familial life lines, violating the Constitution and the deadly immigration force employed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that has resulted in the deaths of 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Energy Savings, Senior Property Tax Freeze, Transit Reform, Commonsense Immigration Raid Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on addressing issues facing families, state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, supported a veto session agenda this week that will lower electric bills, expand the senior property tax freeze, transform public transit and implement safeguards related to immigration raids.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Balanced Budget, Highlights Focus on Family Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, backed a responsible and compassionate budget plan Saturday that cuts bureaucracy and carefully prioritizes resources to support schools, public safety and essential services families rely on.
Blair-Sherlock Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Emphasizes Importance of Supporting Critical Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Blair-Sherlock Highlights Concern with Reckless White House Decisions, Backs Resolutions Demanding Better Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the impact of reckless White House decisions on the wellbeing of Illinois families and businesses, state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, backed a series of resolutions Wednesday that condemn President Donald Trump’s actions on a number of fronts.
Blair-Sherlock Introduces Series of Property Tax Relief Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to homeowner concerns about the cost of property taxes, state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, has introduced legislation to raise the senior homestead exemption’s income limitation, increase the persons with disabilities exemption and strengthen transparency requirements on tax bills.