Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar is a full-time state legislator and a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 22nd district since February 25, 2021. The 22nd district, located in the Chicago area, includes parts of Bedford Park and Burbank and includes all or parts of the Chicago neighborhoods of Archer Heights, Ashburn, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Clearing, Gage Park, Garfield Ridge, West Elsdon, and West Lawn.
Guerrero-Cuellar grew up in South Lawndale, Chicago in Little Village and later in West Lawn, Chicago. She is the daughter of immigrant parents who originated from the state of Puebla in Mexico. She was raised in Little Village and later the Chicago/West Lawn area for over 30 years. She is a proud graduate of Hubbard High School and holds a B.A. in International Relations from Roosevelt University.
She is married to a Chicago police officer and is a mother of two daughters. Before her political career, she was a Community Outreach Organizer assisting the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the Southwest Side of Chicago. She was also an Auxiliary Board Member for the National Museum of Mexican Art.
Guerrero-Cuellar was appointed by the Democratic Party to replace Edward Guerra Kodatt in the Illinois House of Representatives who resigned after three days in office. Kodatt was appointed to the Illinois General Assembly when Michael Madigan resigned from the Illinois General Assembly. Guerrero-Cuellar was sworn into office on February 25, 2021.
As of July 3, 2022, Representative Guerrero-Cuellar is a member of the following Illinois House committees: Appropriations - General Service Committee (HAPG), Health Care Availability & Access Committee (HHCA), Mental Health & Addiction Committee (HMEH), Police & Fire Committee (SHPF), Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges Committee (HTRR), and Transportation: Vehicles & Safety (HVES).
She is the first woman and Latina woman to represent the 22nd district. Her work and dedication have made a significant impact on her community and the state of Illinois.
