Emil Jones III is a Democratic state senator representing Illinois Senate District 14 on the far South Side of Chicago, serving since 2009. Born on May 16, 1978, in Chicago, he is the son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr. and the late Patricia Jones. He previously worked as an administrator at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and served on the advisory board of the Division Street Business Development Association.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights; attended Chicago State University and Robert Morris College in Chicago.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Illinois Senate in 2009 and continues to serve in the 104th General Assembly as a Deputy Democratic Leader . Notable achievements include sponsoring legislation to reduce gang recruitment, define stalking and cyberstalking in the digital age, and improve public safety standards in neighborhoods.

Jones is recognized for his leadership and dedication to constituents in District 14.