Darby Hills
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Darby Hills | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 26th district | |
| Assumed office February 28, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dan McConchie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Iowa (BA) Chicago-Kent College of Law (JD) |
| Website | Legislative website Campaign website |
Darby Anne Hills is an American politician serving as a member of the Illinois Senate from the 26th district. She was appointed to the position on February 28, 2025,[1][2] succeeding Dan McConchie, who resigned to lead a nonprofit advocacy group for people with disabilities.[3]
Early life and career
[edit]Hills was born in Cary, Illinois, where she stated she and her siblings were raised by a single mother who worked two jobs. Hills spent a year at Lake Forest College on a basketball scholarship before transferring to the University of Iowa to earn a Bachelor of Arts. She then graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law with a Juris Doctor.[4]
Following law school, Hills joined the Cook County State's Attorney’s Office. She then worked as an employment attorney and practiced in immigration courts. She also co-founded nonprofit Barrington Children’s Charities with her husband in 2010.[5]
Political career
[edit]In January 2022, Hills was appointed to the Barrington Hills village board to fill the unexpired term of trustee Debra Buettner, who died while in office.[5]
In February 2025, Hills was appointed as to the Illinois Senate for the 26th district, succeeding Dan McConchie. Her appointment process faced legal challenges, requiring a second selection meeting by Republican leaders to choose her.[3][6]
Personal life
[edit]Hills resides in Barrington Hills, Illinois, with her husband, Thomas, and their three kids.[5]
References
[edit]- ↑ Illinois Senate Republic Caucus (February 28, 2025). "Darby Hills Sworn In to Represent Illinois' 26th Senate District". Retrieved March 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Darby Hills". Ballotpedia. Retrieved March 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Facing lawsuit, Republicans to meet a second time to choose McConchie's successor". Daily Herald. February 20, 2025.
- ↑ Sadin, Steve (April 18, 2025). "New state Sen. Darby Hills introduces first bill; 'I'm going to … focus on what matters'". Lake County News-Sun. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Zalusky, Steve (January 7, 2022). "Barrington Hills fills board vacancy". Daily Herald. Retrieved August 2, 2026.
- ↑ Lissau, Russell (February 28, 2025). "Darby Hills chosen — again — to succeed Dan McConchie in state Senate". Daily Herald. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
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