Linda Chapa LaVia
(D-Aurora)
83rd District

Constituent Service Office
8 Galena Blvd. Suite 240
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 264-6855
(630) 264-6752 (fax)

E-mail: chapa-laviali@ilga.gov

"Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. As a full time State Representative, I will always be available to answer your questions or discuss issues. The more that you and I can communicate, the better I will be able to serve you in Springfield. I will continue to seek ways to be accessible to you through local meetings, my office in Aurora, or here on my website. Please contact me anytime." -Linda Chapa LaVia

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Biography

Linda Chapa LaVia was born and raised in Aurora, Illinois. She graduated from East Aurora High School and was the first in her family to complete college, earning her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is in her third term as a member of the Illinois General Assembly.

While in college, Linda honed her leadership skills as a cadet in ROTC, completing basic training in 1988 and serving as a commissioned officer in the US Army until 1993. She continued her service in the National Guard until 1998 and is currently on Inactive Ready Reserve.

As a licensed real estate broker with Chapa Realty and a local business owner, Linda has long sought to promote economic development opportunities in her community. She is active in the Greater Aurora Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Tri County Board of Realtors.

Linda's leadership, energy and passion for service is not confined to her success as a businesswoman. With an eye to improving the quality of life in the entire community, Linda is involved with the YWCA and currently serves on its board of directors. Included in her responsibilities are raising funds and promoting programs and services for young women. She was the chair of the 2002 Women of Distinction Luncheon which honors community leaders.

In an effort to give young people an alternative to gangs and crime, Linda takes an active role in Aurora's "Weed & Seed" Program and continues to work with her family on God's Gym. Linda also connects high school students with mentors through the Tomcats Searching for Tomcats program. Linda's energy and commitment to her community earned an appointment to the Aurora Hispanic Advisory Board and the Fourth of July Parade Committee.

Linda brings her work ethic, energy and passion for community service to the job of State Representative. She is working to provide a voice in Springfield for all residents by working toward excellence in education, safer streets and quality healthcare for families and seniors. She will use her life experience to promote a strong business climate for a strong community.

Linda and her husband Vernon have two daughters, Veronica and Jacqueline. The 83rd District includes all of Aurora and parts of North Aurora and Montgomery.

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