John Anthony sworn into office: The 1st black Republican in the Ill legislature in thirty years.

State Rep. John Anthony swears in as the representative for the 75th District. (CHRISTINA CHAPMAN VAN YPEREN cchapman@shawmedia.com)

State Rep. John Anthony (R) was sworn into office Monday evening on the steps of the Grundy County Courthouse. He becomes the first black Republican in the legislature in thirty years.

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