Emil Jones

Emil Jones, Jr. (born October 18, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois) was the President of the Illinois Senate from 2003 to 2009. A Democrat, Jones served in the Illinois Senate from 1983 to 2009, where he served as President of the Illinois Senate from 2003 to the end of his term. He was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1973 until 1983.

Emil Jones
February 2009
President of the Illinois Senate
In office January 8, 2003 – January 3, 2009
Preceded by	James Philip
Succeeded by	John Cullerton
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2009
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Emil Jones III
Constituency	17th district (1983–1993) 14th district (1993–2009)
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 28th district
In office January 8, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Succeeded by	Constituency abolished
Personal details
Born	(1935-10-18) October 18, 1935 (age 90) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Lorrie Jones
Education	Harold Washington College Roosevelt University (BA)

Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois.^[1] He studied at Loop Junior College (now Harold Washington College) and at Roosevelt University. He was married twice. His first wife, Patricia Jones died. He had four children with her. He is now married to Lorrie Jones.