Becky for Illinois

I am running as a Democrat to take on IL-06 incumbent Congressman Peter Roskam.

Here's more about me:

Becky Anderson Wilkins, co-owner of Anderson’s Bookshops, began working at the age of 11 in her family’s store. Her first job was dusting shelves and fixtures. Since then, she’s worked just about every job in the store; from running the cash register to driving forklifts.

Anderson’s Bookshops has come a long way since Becky was dusting shelves. Thanks in part to her leadership and hard work, the fifth-generation family-owned and operated business now has four locations in Naperville, Aurora, Downers Grove and La Grange.

As a small business owner, Becky saw a need for an organization that would provide encouragement and expertise to locally owned small businesses. That’s why she founded IndieBound Naperville, an independent business alliance that celebrates locally owned independent businesses and educates consumers about how to support businesses that give back, keep dollars in our community, and embrace diversity.

In 2015, Becky was elected to the Naperville City Council, winning a four-year term. Her commitment to serving her community, the place her family has called home for over 130 years, has always been at the core of her work. As a City Councilor, she has advanced affordable housing by requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers as a legal form of tender. Additionally, she helped raise the minimum purchasing age of tobacco in the city from 18 to 21 and pass a balanced budget.

Becky is a graduate of North Central College in Naperville and has three adult children with her husband of 34 years Chuck Wilkins. Chuck is also a Naperville native who grew up only three blocks from Becky.

Becky was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2014. As a result of having access to quality health care and the right treatment options, she remains in remission today.