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Senator Shane Cultra (R) - Previous General Assembly (97th)
53rd District

Photograph of  Senator  Shane Cultra (R)
 

Springfield Office:
Senator 53rd District
303 E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-6597
(217) 782-4885 FAX
 
District Office:
104 W. Lincoln Ave
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4090
(815) 268-7245 FAX

Years served:

Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Labor (Minority Spokesperson); Local Government; Public Health; Revenue; Subcommittee on Property Taxes; Subcommittee on New Districts; Redistricting.

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, since childhood. Former member of the Iroquois County Board for 14 years, served as chairman in last term. Trustee and past chairman of the Board of Trustees--Grand Prairie Seminary. Member of the Onarga Lions Club. Active in his local church. Father of four children.

Associated Representative(s): Keith P. Sommer
 Jason Barickman