Brian Stewart

Brian W. Stewart is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives serving the 89th district since being sworn into office in October 2013 to replace the outgoing Jim Sacia. The 89th district is located in the northwest corner of the state and includes all of Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties as well as parts of Ogle, Carroll, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties.

Early Life, Education, and Career
Stewart is a native of Freeport, IL.citation needed|date=December 2013 After graduating from Freeport High School, Stewart enlisted in the United States Army. He served on Active Duty as a Military Policeman and as a Military Police Investigator and was Honorably Discharged.citation needed|date=December 2013 He then was hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Police.citation needed|date=December 2013

Stewart began the first of his small businesses in 1987 on his kitchen table.citation needed|date=December 2013 Today he owns several businesses and is a major employer in Northwest Illinois.citation needed|date=December 2013

Illinois House of Representatives
Jim Sacia announced that he would be stepping down from the Illinois House of Representatives in September 2013. Amongst several candidates, Brian W. Stewart was appointed to replace Jim Sacia by the Republican Central Committee. Stewart was sworn in at a public gathering at the Stephenson County Courthouse on October 4, 2013.

Committees
*Accountability and Administrative Review
*Agriculture and Conservation
*Judiciary
*Tourism and Conventions
*Violence Prevention Task Force
*Illinois Small Business and Workforce Development Task Force