Rep. Natalie Manley
Deputy Majority Leader
(D-Joliet)
98th District
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3316
District Office:
1050 W Romeo Rd., Suite 101
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 725-2741
Bills & Committees
Biography
Accountant; A.A., Joliet Junior College; B.A., University of St. Francis; M.A.O.L.-P.A., Lewis University; active community volunteer, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties; HUGS of Shorewood; former board member, CASA of Will County; job shadow host, Plainfield High School and Joliet Junior College; local radio show co-host; married and has one daughter. Representative since 2013.
Manley Helps Neighbor Donate Household Appliances to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined her neighbor, Chris Springer, in delivering household items to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children. Springer -- and her family of eight children and 10 siblings, the Shanklands, -- gifted...
Manley Meets with Birth to Five, Early Intervention Community Collaboration
As part of a series of initiatives, State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, again met with a collaboration of community members, including Birth to Five Illinois, to discuss early childhood education, and early intervention. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is also part of the collaboration meetings. Both Rep. Manley and Sen. Cappel are co-chairs of the newly formed Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus.
Manley, Cappel Launch Historic Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted the inaugural meeting of the bicameral, bipartisan Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus (ILNC) Monday — the first of its kind in Illinois history. Over 90 legislators from across the state and community leaders participated. Additionally, Joliet Junior College President Clyne Namuo spoke from an auditorium filled with an additional 75 educators and students during the caucus via Zoom. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is ILNC co-chair.
Manley-Supported Law to Cut Energy Costs, Increase Jobs
JOLIET, Ill. – A new climate-smart law will provide Illinoisans immediate and long-term utility bill relief by bringing down energy costs, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet. Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill into law at Joliet Junior College Thursday.
Manley Attends National Hook-Up of Black Women, Joliet Chapter Legacy of Service Event;
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the National Hook-Up of Black Women (NHBW) Founders Day Celebration Saturday. Rep Manley has been a longtime supporter and friend of the Joliet chapter for many years.
Manley Hosts Ongoing Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care, Encouraging Holiday Sale Shopping
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is welcoming the community to help provide luggage to kids in the foster care system, so they will not have to carry their belongings in garbage bags.
Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention
JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public safety and preventative violence.
Manley Highlights State’s Financial Progress and Responsibility With New Credit Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois has reached its 10th credit rating upgrade since 2021, and with the 2026 budget set to increase fiscal progress, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, proudly remains committed to fiscal transparency and responsibility.
Manley Backs Bills to Cut Costs, Uplift Seniors on Fixed Income
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As more and more Illinoisans face rising energy costs and strapped budgets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a series of bills during the last week of fall session aimed to alleviate egregious utility bill costs and expand a property tax relief program for older adults on fixed incomes.
Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience
As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working in the accounting field for nearly three decades, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will serve on the state’s Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), a select group of legislators to lead public hearings on major audits of state agencies to review performance, correct outstanding issues and ensure public dollars are being spent appropriately for Illinois residents.