Hon. Jim Oberweis

Jim Oberweis is a successful entrepreneur, family man, and common sense conservative. Over the course of his four decade career as a small businessman, he’s helped create thousands of jobs in Illinois. He knows first-hand how high taxes and burdensome regulations can prevent businesses from expanding and creating the new jobs we need, and he’s committed to reforming our government. Jim also serves as the Chairman of Oberweis Dairy, a business founded by Jim’s grandfather, Peter, who began delivering milk to his Aurora neighbors in 1915. Twenty-five years ago, Jim purchased the family business and developed and implemented a successful strategy for growth. Under Jim’s leadership, the Dairy has grown from a small home delivery company with one ice cream store and 50 employees, to 46 ice cream stores with more than 1,200 employees. Jim has long been active as a leading member and supporter of the Republican Party and conservative organizations. He currently serves as an Illinois State Senator for the 25th District and as Secretary of the United Republican Fund. Jim is married to Julie. He has five adult children, two stepchildren, and nineteen grandchildren, most of whom call Illinois home.