Margaret DeLaRosa

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Margaret DeLaRosa
Member of the IllinoisHouseofRepresentatives
from the 47th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 12, 2025
Personal details
Born1961or1962(age 63–64) [1]
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Education DePaul University (B.Acy)

Margaret DeLaRosa (born 1961-1962) is an American politician and school board member who is currently serving as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district. She was appointed to the seat following the resignation of incumbent representative Terra Costa Howard in early October 2025. [2]

Personal life and career

DeLaRosa was born and raised in Glen Ellyn. [1] DeLaRosa graduated from DePaul University with a bachelor's degree in accounting. [3] DeLaRosa was elected to the Glenbard Township District 87 school board in 2015. [4] She formerly served as the school board president before resigning following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives. [5] [6] [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Margaret A. DeLaRosa: 2025 candidate for Glenbard High School District 87 board". Daily Herald. March 14, 2025. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  2. ↑ Kapos, Shia (October 14, 2025). "Dems eye another Illinois seat". POLITICO. Retrieved November 2, 2025. Margaret DeLaRosa has been appointed state representative in the 42nd District, filling the seat held by Terra Costa Howard, who is becoming a circuit court judge.
  3. ↑ "School Board Members". Glenbard 87. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rhodes, Dawn (May 5, 2015). "Glenbard District 87 swears in new board members". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  5. ↑ Pyke, Marni (October 22, 2025). "'Less food for more people': Thousands could lose SNAP benefits amid shutdown, advocates warn". Daily Herald. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  6. ↑ Smith, Katlyn (October 28, 2025). "New state lawmaker DeLaRosa to remain on Glenbard school board". Daily Herald. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  7. ↑ De Mar, Charlie (September 23, 2024). "Parents raise concerns about repeated safety incidents at west suburban Chicago high school". CBS News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
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