FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 28th, 2025
BARRINGTON HILLS, IL – Darby Hills has officially been sworn in as the new State Senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District, bringing a lifelong commitment to public service and advocacy for children and families to the Illinois Senate. A dedicated community leader, Hills has served as a trustee on the Barrington Hills Village Board and is the founder of Barrington Children’s Charity, which provides meals to hundreds of children each week.
“I am honored to officially represent the 26th District in the Illinois Senate, and my mission is clear— fighting for the families who make this community strong. We must support parents, create opportunities for kids to succeed, and ensure government works for the people, not against them,” said Hills. “I will fight to cut taxes, hold government accountable and advance policies that grow our economy. I will bring the voices of families to Springfield and work every day to build a better future for the next generation.”
Hills’ commitment to public service is deeply personal. Raised in a working-class household by a single mother, she understands the challenges families face and has dedicated her career to making a difference. Through Barrington Children’s Charity, she has helped ensure that 525 children receive meals each week in Barrington-area schools. As a Barrington Hills trustee, she has fought to keep taxes low, rein in wasteful spending, and hold government accountable.
A former Cook County prosecutor and attorney, Hills brings both legal expertise and real-world experience to the Senate. She is also a wife and mother of three, giving her a firsthand perspective on the issues that matter most to families.
As she begins her service in the Illinois Senate, Hills is focused on providing relief for taxpayers, ensuring government is transparent and accountable, and promoting policies that strengthen the economy. She is committed to supporting families, expanding opportunities for children, and making sure the voices of her constituents are heard in Springfield.
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What a disgrace the IL Republicans are.
The unqualified non republican Darby Hills appointment degrades all the work that so many people have done not only to straighten out Barrington Hills, but in every regional election where people have run and won positions.
She has no “accomplishments” as a trustee. None. She doesn’t even show up for 1/2 the meetings.
This appointment is a farce and an embarrassment to our region and to the Republican party. Kieth Brin, Kathy Salvi, Aaron Delmar and John Curran are all complicit. The fix was in and Hills should know that she cannot be seen as legitimate. Worse is she obviously does not care.
I hope the court case next week finds her for what she is. Unqualified and obviously undeserving.