Sally Turner appointed as Illinois State Senator

Posted on January 25, 2021
Turner fills the empty seat in the 44th Senate District left by former State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), who announced his retirement last month. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)

 

By WJBC News

SPRINGFIELD – Sally Turner is now the newest member of the Illinois Senate after being appointed over the weekend by the Republican County Chairs of McLean, Logan, Menard, Sangamon and Tazewell Counties. She fills the empty seat in the 44th Senate District left by former State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), who announced his retirement last month.

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason, IL), former Logan County Clerk, said she is humbled by the appointment.

“It’s a true honor and privilege to have been selected to serve and represent the people of Central Illinois,” said Senator Turner. “I am humbled by the unanimous decision of the county chairs and I will work at this new position with the same diligence and passion as during my 24 years as the Logan County Clerk.”

As a University of Illinois graduate of Legal Studies and Master’s Degree recipient in Organizational Leadership from Lincoln Christian University, Sen. Turner went on to become a juvenile probation officer before serving six years as a paralegal in the Office of the Logan County State’s Attorney. Her public service career began in 1994, when she was elected as Logan County Clerk followed by five more consecutive re-elections.

A formal swearing-in ceremony will take place in the coming days.

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