Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado
Assistant Majority Leader and Co-Budgeteer
(D-Chicago)
3rd District
Springfield Office:
244-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0480
6309 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60634
(773) 237-4558
Bills & Committees
Biography
Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations, Wellesley College. Active member of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus and the House Democratic Women’s Caucus. Board member Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation. Leadership Greater Chicago fellow in 2010; Chicago Police Board 2016-2019; “Rising Star” by the Women’s Energy Summit in 2016; Who’s Who in Latino Business by Negocios Now in 2019. Previously served on boards of Lawyers Lend-a-Hand to Youth, Saint Anthony Hospital and Instituto del Progreso Latino. Lives in the Logan Square neighborhood in Chicago along with her husband and daughter.
Rep. Delgado Plan to Lower Student Loan Interest Rates Signed into Law
CHICAGO, Ill. – As students and recent graduates continue to face rising costs, a measure to lower student loan interest rates sponsored by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, was signed into law last Friday. The bill combines student loan interests into a lower, fixed rate by empowering the State Treasurer to refinance student loans.
Delgado Prioritizes Government Efficiency, Reduces Bureaucracy Under Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, backed the latest state budget plan, focusing on increasing government efficiency and ensuring adequate resources for critical state services.
Delgado Statement on Public Transit Reform
CHICAGO, Ill. – For too long, our region’s transit system has been governed by outdated structures that don’t reflect how people live, work, and travel today. Transit should be seamless, safe, and worthy of our world-class city and region. That’s why, after years of leading efforts for a better way forward—and more than a year of working with colleagues, advocates, and communities—I proudly supported the creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
Delgado Advances Measure Promoting Gender Equality in Professional Sports
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is promoting gender equality in professional sports by passing a bill that levels the playing field by ensuring that women’sprofessional teams have the opportunity to access public infrastructure funds. “In...
Delgado Advances Bill Offering Relief from High Student Loan Interest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is empowering student loan borrowers to reduce interest payments by consolidating loans. Delgado's legislation passed out of House committees last week, heading to the House Floor for debate. “Student...
Delgado Advances Bill Offering Relief from High Student Loan Interest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is empowering student loan borrowers to reduce interest payments by consolidating loans. Delgado's legislation passed out of House committees last week, heading to the House Floor for debate. “Student...
Delgado, Gonzalez Fight for Lasting DACA Reforms at Conference in Mexico City
CHICAGO – State Reps. Eva-Dina Delgado and Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, participated in the Binational Dream Conference in Mexico City last week, and brought 20 DACA recipients with them, discussing the future of DACA and paths to citizenship in the United States.
Delgado Entregó Soluciones Valientes para el Transporte Público de Illinois y las Comunidades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – La Representante Estatal Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, empezó su nuevo mandato con una poderosa llamada de actuación para afrontar los problemas críticos que impactan los residentes de Illinois. Tomando juramento el miércoles, Delgado declaró su dedicación firmada al mejoramiento del transporte público, la reducción de los costos de la vida, y a la vivienda asequible.
Delgado Delivering Bold Solutions for Illinois’ Public Transit and Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, began her new term with a powerful call for action to address critical issues impacting Illinois residents. Taking the oath of office on Wednesday, Delgado pledged unwavering dedication to improving public transit, reducing cost of living, and ensuring affordable housing.
Delgado Highlights New Grant Funding for La Casa Norte Shelter Development Efforts
CHICAGO – As high housing costs and rents continue to grip Illinoisans, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, fought to award $2 million to La Casa Norte to develop new housing through the Non-Congregate Shelter Acquisition Program for those experiencing homelessness.