Rep. Kelly Burke
(D-Evergreen Park)
36th District
Springfield Office:
632 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0515
5144 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-0571
(708) 425-0642 FAX
Biography
Attorney; B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; J.D., John Marshall Law School; Evergreen Park Library Board trustee, 2003-2011 (board president 2005-2011); alumna of the Edgar Fellows Leadership Program (2012); adjunct faculty, Loyola University Law School.
Community Shred Day Scheduled for Sept. 28, Hosted by Rep. Burke, Sen. Cunningham
PALOS HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are hosting a Community Shred Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Palos Hills Recreation Department at 8455 W. 103rd St.
Rep. Burke, Sen. Cunningham Hosting Meet and Greet
PALOS HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting members of the community to join them for a conversation on state and local issues at a meet and greet scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills.
Madigan, House Democrats Lead Effort to Enact Major Anti-Harassment Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major package of stronger protections against sexual harassment and state ethics reforms championed by Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats is now law.
Burke Becomes Member of Critical Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, will fight to reform the property tax system and deliver relief for local families as a member of the newly created Property Tax Relief Task Force.
Burke to Host “IMSA on Location” Seminar with Hurley, Cunningham
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. – On Wednesday, June 12, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, will welcome representatives from the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Library to provide information to local residents about the educational opportunities available at the award-winning school.
Burke Fights for Tax Relief, Education Opportunities Through Final Day of Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After the General Assembly adjourned over the weekend, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, discussed the progress made in the House this year and the work left to be done to build a stronger middle-class.
Burke-Backed Initiative to Combat Sexual Assault and Harassment through Education Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking a crucial step toward ending sexual assault and harassment, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, worked to pass legislation through the Illinois House that will require sex education courses to teach students the concept and importance of consent.
Burke-Backed Legislation Expanding Mental Health Resources for First Responders Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of increasing incidents of suicide in the law enforcement community, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, worked to pass two groundbreaking pieces of legislation providing critical access to mental health resources for first responders.
Burke Legislation Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More people with disabilities will gain access to a critical program allowing them to save for their future under legislation passed in the Illinois House with wide bipartisan support by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park.
Burke Bill to Protect Police Officers Seeking Disability Benefits Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Police officers who have put themselves in harm’s way will face fewer barriers to receiving the benefits they deserve under a bill introduced by state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, which passed out of the House Personnel and Pensions Committee last week.