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"society.politics.institutions.politicians_and_officeholders.us-governors-and-state-officials.state-legislators.midwestern-state-legislators.alpha-a-to-cr", "markdown": "# Fred Crespo\n\nFred Crespo is an American politician, a Democratic member of the [Illinois House of Representatives](https://www.edgepedia.org/illinois-house-of-representatives) from the 44th district. First elected in 2006, he has represented the people of Streamwood, Hoffman Estates, and Hanover Park in [Springfield](https://www.edgepedia.org/springfield) since January 2007.[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) Before entering the legislature, he served as a Hoffman Estates trustee.[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n| --- | --- |\n| Party | Democratic[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) |\n| Current office | Member, Illinois House of Representatives, District 44[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) |\n| Previous offices | Former Hoffman Estates trustee[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274) |\n| Education | Graduate of Loyola University-Chicago[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274) |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nCrespo is a Democrat.[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) The Illinois General Assembly lists him as a Democrat for the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026).[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\n## Early life and education\n\nCrespo was born to immigrant parents. His official biography states that he \"grew up understanding the value of hard work, education, and community.\"[3](https://fredcrespo.com/about/) He is a graduate of Loyola University-Chicago and holds an Illinois real-estate broker license.[3](https://fredcrespo.com/about/) • [2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\nHe and his wife have been married for more than thirty years, and they raised two daughters, Jennifer and [Stephanie](https://www.edgepedia.org/stephanie), in the 44th District.[3](https://fredcrespo.com/about/) The General Assembly biography says he is married and has two children.[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\n## Career\n\nCrespo was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district in 2006 and has held the seat since taking office in January 2007.[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) His official website says that in Springfield he has chaired appropriations committees.[1](https://fredcrespo.com/) In the 104th General Assembly (2025-2026), he serves as Chairman of the Legislative Audit Commission and describes himself as a full-time state legislator.[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\nSince taking office in January 2007, Crespo has worked on audit-based appropriations, and on local matters he \"negotiated with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and the Governor's office to complete the I-90 / Barrington Road\" project.[3](https://fredcrespo.com/about/)\n\nOutside the legislature, he serves on the leadership board of Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS), which provides services and housing to victims of domestic violence.[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\n## Electoral history\n\nCrespo was elected to the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district in 2006 and has continued to represent the district since then.[1](https://fredcrespo.com/)\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Education\n\nOn his issues page, Crespo lists investing in students \"from the earliest years through workforce-ready training\" among his priorities, and says the page's priority areas are each tied to legislation he has sponsored or co-sponsored.[4](https://fredcrespo.com/issues/)\n\n### Constituent service\n\nCrespo's issues page states that constituent feedback shapes his priorities every legislative session, and invites residents to call, write, or stop by his office.[4](https://fredcrespo.com/issues/) His official website describes his work in terms of constituent service and consistency.[3](https://fredcrespo.com/about/)\n\n## Recognition\n\nThe [Illinois General Assembly](https://www.edgepedia.org/illinois-general-assembly) biography notes that Crespo was named the 2012 National Alliance on Mental Illness Legislator of the Year.[2](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n\n## References\n\n1. [Fred Crespo — Illinois State Representative, 44th District](https://fredcrespo.com/)\n2. [Fred Crespo (D) - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)](https://www.ilga.gov/House/Members/Details/3274)\n3. [About Fred Crespo](https://fredcrespo.com/about/)\n4. 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