SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) was sworn into office on Wednesday as the Illinois Senate officially began a new session.

“I am ready to get to work again as we start 2019 and the 101st Illinois legislative session,” said Holmes. “I will continue working to increase local government control, economic development and government efficiency, to address health and environmental issues, and to support the working people of the 42nd district.”

Holmes has served in the Senate since 2007.