Daniel Didech

Daniel Didech is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 59th district, which covers areas in the Chicago metropolitan region including Vernon Hills, Prairie View, Buffalo Grove, Indian Creek, Lincolnshire, Mundelein, Riverwoods, and Wheeling. Born in 1986 or 1987, he is a lifelong resident of Buffalo Grove where he lives with his wife and two children.

Didech works as a local government attorney, providing legal counsel to suburban villages, school districts, park districts, and community colleges. During law school, he worked at Jewish Child & Family Services, where he advocated for children with special needs and their families.

Education

Didech graduated from Stevenson High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Roosevelt University. He holds a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University.

Political Experience

Didech was elected as Vernon Township Supervisor in 2017, serving until 2019. During his first year as Supervisor, he cut the township's property tax levy by over 5% while expanding services by identifying alternative revenue sources and eliminating wasteful administrative expenses. He championed the consolidation of the Vernon Township Road District and transformed the township's food pantry into a "grocery store experience" that serves seniors, immigrants, and single mothers with dignity.

In 2018, Didech was elected to the Illinois House to succeed retiring Representative Carol Sente, defeating Republican opponent Karen Feldman. As a third-term Representative, he currently serves as Chairman of the Illinois House Gaming Committee and sits on the Ethics & Elections, Financial Institutions & Licensing, Judiciary–Civil, and Personnel & Pensions Committees. He also serves as Sub-Chairperson for the Commercial & Property Subcommittee.