About Lovana Jones
Lived 1938 – 2006 (aged 68). Lovana Jones was an American politician.
Lovana S. "Lou" Jones (March 28, 1938 – May 8, 2006) served as an Illinois State Representative from 1987 until her death in 2006. She was known for speaking up for abused and neglected children.
Biography Born in Mansfield, Ohio, Jones went to Ohio State University. Jones was an employee of the City of Chicago Department of Human Services. Jones defeated incumbent Larry Bullock in the 1986 Democratic primary for the Illinois House of Representatives. She served in the state house until her death in 2006.
Legacy On April 3, 2011, a new Metra train station named after her, 35th Street/"Lou" Jones/Bronzeville station, was opened on the Rock Island District line.
Personal life Jones was the grandmother of Kansas State Representative Brad Boyd.
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Who was Lovana Jones?
American politician (1938-2006)
When was Lovana Jones born?
Lovana Jones was born on 28 March 1938.
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Lovana Jones died on 8 May 2006.
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Lovana Jones was a politician.
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Lovana Jones was American.
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