Chris Balkema

Chris Balkema
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 53rd district
Assumed office
January 8, 2025
Preceded byThomas M. Bennett
Personal details
Born1970 or 1971 (age 53–54)
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceChannahon, Illinois
Alma materTaylor University (BS)
Bradley University (MBA)
WebsiteOfficial 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.