Chris (Chris) Balkema (R-SS53)
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Capitol: 217.782.6597
FAX: 217.782.0813
District: 815.844.9179
District FAX: 309.210.5544
Senator
Section A, Office E Stratton Office Building 401 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

District Office:
305 West Madison Street
Pontiac, IL 61764
Elected: 11/05/2024    Next Election: 2026
Committee Assignments
Minority SpokespersonSubcommittee on Education
MemberSenate Committee on Behavioral and Mental Health
MemberSenate Committee on Education
MemberSenate Committee on Revenue
MemberSenate Committee on Labor
MemberSenate Committee on Pensions
MemberSenate Committee on Agriculture
Counties Representing
Champaign / Ford / Iroquois / La Salle / Livingston / McLean / Tazewell / Vermilion / Woodford

Bio

Senator Chris Balkema was sworn into office in January 2025. Before joining the Senate, he served on the Grundy County Board, chairing since 2016. With 31 years at Caterpillar, Senator Balkema has held leadership roles in Human Resources, Operations, Logistics, and Purchasing. He also serves on the Grundy County Economic Development Council and has advised Taylor University's Business Advisory Council. A graduate of Taylor University (B.S. in Business Systems) and Bradley University (MBA), he lives in Channahon with his wife of 26 years. They have two sons in college.