About Carole

I have been married to my husband John for 43 Years, we have 4 kids, and 11 grandkids.

I have a degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois - Class of 1981.

Government Service

Kenneyville District 20 School Board Member for 8 years

A DuPage County Board member from 1984-1992

State Representative from 1993 to 2004

Currently serves as the State Senator from the 23rd Senate District. Currently serves on the Labor Committee as the Minority Spokesperson, as well as the Appropriations II Committee, Public Health Committee, Executive Committee, Energy Committee, Environment Committee, and serves on the Deficit Reduction Committee. Serves as a member of the Senate Republican Leadership team, where I serve as the Senate Republican Whip.

DuPage Board of Health for 4 years

DuPage Housing Authority for 3 years

Historic Preservation Commission, Decatur, 2006-present

I have an accounting degree from the University of Illinois, and in these trying economic times, we need someone at the helm of the ship with the experience and background to cut taxes and encourage business growth in our communities. When the Government cuts taxes, we will create jobs, and with jobs, opportunities.

I am running this campaign 'For the People' to restore fiscal integrity to our County, create jobs for our families and work to ensure that your tax 'investment' in our County is spent in the most responsible possible way.