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Representative Wyvetter H. Younge (D) - Previous General Assembly (95th)

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Springfield Office:
Senator 114th District
261-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5951
(217) 782-8794 FAX
 
District Office:
4700 State Street, Suite 2
East St. Louis, IL 62205
(618) 875-9950
(618) 875-9870 FAX

Years served: 1975 - Present

Committee assignments: Least Cost Power Procurement; Renewable Energy; Approp-Elementary & Secondary Educ; Gaming; Housing and Urban Development; Committee of the Whole.

Biography: Attorney; B.S., Hampton Institute; J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; L.L.M., Washington University School of Law; former Assistant Circuit Attorney, City of St. Louis; received "Best Legislator" award from the UAW, 1993; husband deceased, has three children, Ruth, Torque and Margaret.