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Representative Shane Cultra (R) - Previous General Assembly (94th)
105th District

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Springfield Office:
230-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 558-1039
District Office:
104 West Lincoln Avenue
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4090
(815) 268-7245 FAX
Years served:

Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Agriculture & Conservation; Human Services; Environment & Energy; Judiciary II - Criminal Law; Labor; Financial Institutions; Managing Sex Offender Issues, Subco.

Biography: Fifth generation Onargan- attended both grade and high school in Onarga. Graduated from Michigan State University - agricultural technology in Landscape & Nursery Management. He has been involved in the operation of the family business, Onarga Nursery, from childhood and served as president from 1989 to 2001. Former member of the Iroquois County Board for 14 years, currently serving as chairman. Chairman of Board of Trustees - Grand Prairie Seminary, currently undertaking the largest building project in the history of Onarga, Chairman of the Onarga Community Center and a member of the local Lions Club. He serves as Elder, secretary and trustee of the Onarga Christian Church and coaches the girls basketball at St. John's Lutheran School in Buckley. Married and the father of three daughters and one son.


Associated Senator(s): Dan Rutherford