Chris Balkema
Chris Balkema | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Bennett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1970 or 1971 (age 53–54) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Channahon, Illinois |
| Alma mater | Taylor University (BS) Bradley University (MBA) |
| Website | Official website |
Chris Balkema is an American politician and member of the Illinois Senate from the 53rd district. The 53rd district includes all or portions of Bureau, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, LaSalle, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Putnam, Tazewell, Will, and Woodford counties in central Illinois. Balkema was sworn into office on January 8, 2025.