Liandro (Li) Arellano, Jr. (R-SS37)
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Capitol: 217.782.1942
FAX: 217.782.0813
District: 779.251.5003
Senator
Room C Stratton Office Building 401 South Spring Street
Springfield, IL 62706

District Office:
86 South Galena Avenue
Dixon, IL 61021
Elected: 2024    Next Election: 2028
Spouse: Jamie   
Committee Assignments
Minority SpokespersonSenate Committee on Public Health
MemberSubcommittee on Health and Human Services
MemberSenate Committee on Local Government
MemberSenate Committee on State Government
MemberSenate Committee on Pensions
MemberSenate Committee on Veterans Affairs
MemberSenate Committee on Health and Human Services
Counties Representing
Bureau / Henry / Knox / Marshall / Peoria / Stark / Woodford

Bio

Liandro "Li" Arellano, a U.S. Army veteran and former Mayor of Dixon, was sworn in as Illinois State Senator for the 37th District on January 8, 2025. The district spans over all or parts of Bureau, DeKalb, Henry, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Peoria, Rock Island, Stark, Whiteside, and Woodford counties. A small business owner, Li opened his first restaurant at 26. As Dixon's Mayor (2015-2023), he tackled economic development and fiscal challenges. Li served in three combat deployments and is now a Squad Leader in the Army Reserves. He and his wife, Jamie, have five children.