Background
Jones, Emil was born on October 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Emil Senior and Marilla (Mims) Jones.
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Emil Jones
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A in Business Administration, City College Chicago, 1970.
Career
Member, Illinois House Representatives, Springfield, 1972-1982; member, Illinois Senate, Springfield, since 1982; Senate Democratic leader, Illinois Senate member Executive Committee, Illinois Senate member joint committee administrative rules, Illinois Senate, Springfield.
Achievements
Membership
Active Task Force on Long Term Care, Morgan Pk. Civic League, Chicago. Member National Black Caucus State Legislators, National Conference State Legislators, Knights of St. Peter Claver, Shriners.
Connections
Married Patricia Sterling, December 14, 1974. Children: Debra, Renee, John, Emil III.
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Nationality
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Beautiful People award Chicago Urban League, 1981, Friend of Education award Illinois State Board Education, 1983, Legislation Leadership award Illinois Department Human Rights, 1984, Leadership award National Bar Association, 1985.Recipient Beautiful People award Chicago Urban League, 1981, Friend of Education award Illinois State Board Education, 1983, Legislation Leadership award Illinois Department Human Rights, 1984, Leadership award National Bar Association, 1985.