Formation | 1968[1] |
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Type | Political organization |
Purpose | representing and addressing the interests of African Americans in the Illinois General Assembly[1] |
Location | |
Region served | Illinois, United States of America |
Membership | 31 members |
Official language | English |
Joint Chair | Sonya Harper |
Parent organization | National Black Caucus of State Legislators |
Affiliations | Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation |
Staff | 2 |
Website | Illinois Legislative Black Caucus |
The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is an American political organization composed of African Americans elected to the Illinois Legislature.
Formally established in 1968, the primary mission of the ILBC is to assure that the interests of African American citizens are given equitable representation in the General Assembly and that legislative action is directed to address those interests.