Dan Brady

Dan Brady is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 105th district. His district is located in central Illinois, encompassing McLean and a portion of Livingston County, including a large portion of the Bloomington/Normal metropolitan area. 

Dan graduated from Bloomington Central Catholic High School in 1979, where he was a two-year starter for their wrestling team. He later attended St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, graduating in 1983. 

Dan was named to the House Republican Leadership team in 2003 as Republican Caucus Chair and in 2008, he was named Assistant Minority Leader. In 2017, Dan became the Deputy House Republican Leader. 

He has been especially active in legislative efforts affecting insurance, families, law enforcement and emergency medical services. 

Dan has been recognized for his local leadership by a variety of organizations and is a repeat recipient of awards, including the ACTIVATOR “Friend of Agriculture Award, the National Federation of Independent Business “Guardian of Small Business” Award and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce “Champion of Free Enterprise” Award. 

Dan is currently a partner and Funeral Director at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Prior to being elected State Representative, he was elected McLean County Coroner in 1992 and re-elected in 1996. In addition to his B.A. from St. Ambrose, Dan earned an Associates Degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. 

Dan and his wife Teri have two children and reside in Bloomington

Awards:

Year
2022
Award
Outstanding American
Chapter/Region
Illinois

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