She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Glenbrook South High School. She then graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications in 1985. After graduation,she produced,wrote,reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University,where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution.[1]
On July 28,2017,Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss. After running unopposed in the primary,Fine won the 2018 general election.[3] She took office on January 6,2019,finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9.[4]
As of May 2025,Senator Fine is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[5]
Fine, who is campaigning to win the 2026 Democratic primary election, said she aims to continue Schakowsky's "legacy... as a steadfast progressive representative" and to fight Donald Trump's economic policies. Fine received endorsements from several local Democratic officials.[7]Jewish Insider described her political platform as being more strongly "pro-Israel" than those of several opponents, and also described her as taking a more rigidly "pro-Israel" position than Schakowsky had. The outlet also reported that that she had met with AIPAC and "backed continued security assistance to Israel that has faced opposition from some House Democrats".[8]
Personal life
Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.[9] Fine is Jewish.[8]
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