Fine previously represented the 17th district of the Illinois House of Representatives from 2013[1] to 2019 and as Northfield TownshipClerk. She grew up in Glenview and graduated from Glenbrook South High School. She then graduated from Indiana University with a B.A. in telecommunications in 1985. After graduation, she produced, wrote, reported and anchored news shows. Fine received a master's degree in political science from Northeastern Illinois University, where she later taught courses in American Government and the Constitution.[2] Married, Fine and her husband, Michael, have two sons.[3]
On July 28, 2017, Fine announced her intention to run for the senate seat being vacated by Daniel Biss. After running unopposed in the primary, Fine won the 2018 general election.[4] She took office on January 6, 2019, finishing out the remaining days of Biss' Senate term before starting her own on January 9.[5]Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, the winner of the 2018 general election for the 17th district, was appointed by local Democratic leaders and sworn into office that same day.[6]
As of July 2022, Senator Fine is a member of the following Illinois Senate committees:[7]
Appropriations - Human Services Committee (SAPP-SAHS)
Environment and Conservation Committee (SNVR)
Health Committee (SHEA)
Healthcare Access and Availability Committee (SHAA)
(Vice-Chairwoman of) Insurance Committee (SINS)
Redistricting - Northwest Cook County Committee (SRED-SRNC)
(Chairwoman of) Subcommittee on Managed Care Organizations (SHEA-SMCO)
