Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography

Years served: April 2021-Present

Committee assignments: Appropriations-Higher Education; Agriculture & Conservation; Elem Sec Ed: Adm., Lic. & Charter; Higher Education (Vice-Chairperson); Police & Fire Committee; Higher Ed-Degree Conferral; Teacher Policy & Research; Procurement Subcommittee (Sub-Chairperson).

Biography: Representative Cyril L. Nichols was born and raised in Chicago; Attended Wells High School in Chicago, Colby College in Kansas, and Columbia College in Chicago; Worked for the Cabrini Green community-based organization Community Youth Creative Learning Experience (CYCLE), Chicago Park District, Chicago Youth Centers, YMCA, Cunningham Children’s Home in Champaign-Urbana, Benedictine University, the University of St. Francis, as well as City Colleges of Chicago; created the Ashburn Family Youth Center; Proud husband and father.

Associated Senator(s):

Willie Preston

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