Eric Stock
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady on Bloomington has been chosen the Senate’s Republican leader as Illinois lawmakers approach a midnight deadline to end a two-year budget impasse.
“It is an honor to be chosen to lead the Senate Republican Caucus,” Brady told Capitol Fax. “I thank them for their faith in me. I also appreciate my constituents in the 44th District for giving me the privilege to represent them in the State Capitol and the opportunity to serve as Leader.”
Brady replaces Sen. Christine Radogno, who announced her resignation from the legislature on Thursday to spend more time with her family.
Brady, 56, had served as the Senate’s Deputy Minority Leader. Brady has served in the Illinois legislature since 1993. He has served in the Senate since 2002.
“The issues facing Illinois are daunt, but our caucus remains committed to working together to face those challenges,” Brady said.
He ran in the Republican primary for governor in 2006, 2010 and 2014.
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