Meet Steph and Tony

Stephanie Dold has lived in Champaign for 4 years as a student of the University of Illinois. She graduated in May 2008 and is attending graduate school in entomology, with research interests in Integrated Pest Management. In addition to entomology, Stephanie is a member of the Synchronized Swimming team at the University of Illinois.

Tony has lived in District 7 for 23 of his 29 years.

In 2002 he graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in English. In 2004 he liquidated his life's savings and successfully opened a Merry-Ann's Diner in downtown Champaign. He now manages Taffies Restaurant throughout the week, and can be found cooking lunch services at Merry-Ann's Downtown on Thursdays!