Senator Laura Fine has represented Illinois’ 9th District in the State Senate since 2018, following six years serving as the State Representative for the 17th District. The 9th District includes communities across Chicago’s northern suburbs. Senator Fine currently chairs the Illinois Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee, and her legislative work has included consumer protection, health care, mental health services, insurance coverage, environmental issues, and advocacy for young adults and people with disabilities.

She joins us today to talk about her legislative work and some of the issues affecting families and communities across Illinois. We’ll discuss legislative achievements, what to expect during the upcoming 2026 Veto Session, and the work taking place in Springfield. The Illinois Senate has scheduled Veto Session days for November 17–19, 2026.

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Shannon Johnson – sjohnson@bhhschicago.com

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Mindy Leonard – mindy@superorganizedspaces.com

Jordan Kagan – jordanthemanofsilver@gmail.com

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Links:

Senator Laura Fine

Email: Laura@senatorfine.com

Website: http://www.senatorfine.com/

Illinois General Assembly: https://www.ilga.gov/Senate/Members/Details/3338

District Office: 1812 Waukegan Rd., Suite A, Glenview, IL 60025

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins

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