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Emil Jones III
Profile
Emil Jones III is an American politician serving as the Illinois State Senator for the 14th Senate District since 2010. The son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr., he was appointed to the seat in 2008 and has been re-elected multiple times. Before his legislative career, he worked as an administrator at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. In 2022, Jones was indicted on federal bribery charges related to a red-light camera scandal; he pleaded not guilty, and a 2025 trial resulted in a mistrial due to a deadlocked jury.
Details
- Born
- May 16, 1978 · 48 years old
- Birth place
- , U.S.
- Education
- Chicago Christian High School, Chicago State University, Robert Morris College
- Career
- Administrator at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
