Preceded by George Scully, Jr. Children Three Children Education Elmhurst College Political party Democratic Spouse Sarah DeLuca | Succeeded by Alex Lopez Role Illinois politician Preceded by Thomas Somer Name Anthony DeLuca Party Democratic Party | |
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Born September 22, 1970 (age 53)
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. ( 1970-09-22 ) Residence Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Anthony J. DeLuca (born July 25, 1970) is a member of the Illinois House of Representatives who has represented the 80th district since his appointment in March 2009 to succeed George Scully, who was appointed to the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County. The Southland based district includes all or parts of Homewood, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Park Forest, South Chicago Heights, University Park, Frankfort, Manhattan and Olympia Fields, Manhattan, Frankfort, Mokena, New Lenox, Glenwood, Symerton, Illinois.
Before being appointed to that position, he served as mayor of Chicago Heights, Illinois, since 2003. Some controversy was created as DeLuca is known to many to be a member of the Republican Party, whereas Scully is a Democrat. DeLuca has stated, "If I am appointed to a Democratic seat, I am a Democrat."