William "Will" Davis is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 30th District since January 8, 2003. Born on July 2, 1968, in Harvey, Illinois, he serves as a member of the Illinois House Legislative Black Caucus and is a founding member of the Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition. He previously held the role of Assistant Majority Leader from 2019 to 2021. Notable achievements include recognition as "Legislator of the Year" by the Illinois Association of Code Enforcement, the Illinois Primary Healthcare Association, and the Illinois Association of Park Districts. He sponsored successful legislation in 2007 requiring a daily moment of silence in Illinois public schools after overriding a gubernatorial veto, and supported House Bill 750 for increased education funding and property tax relief.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and a Master of Public Administration from Governors State University . Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Political Experience:

- Current committees : Chair, Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education; member of Appropriations - Public Safety, Energy & Environment, Executive, International Trade & Commerce, Labor & Commerce, and Minority Impact Analysis Subcommittee.

- Former roles: Chair, Health and Healthcare Disparities Committee; Vice-Chair, Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education; various subcommittees on appropriations, workers' compensation, and environmental justice.

Running for re-election in District 30 .