Illinois Legislative Black Caucus

CTL-E-0299 · Organization · political · 1968–present

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Caucus of African American legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, formalized in 1968.

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Also known as: ILBC

Sources

Wikipedia — Illinois Legislative Black Caucus
Illinois General Assembly — SR0439 (93rd GA) caucus history (primary source)

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