Mike Murphy (Illinois politician)
Mike Murphy is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 99th district. The 99th district, located in the Springfield metropolitan area, includes the majority of the state's capitol Springfield as well as the communities of Auburn, Berlin, Chatham, Curran, Divernon, Leland Grove, New Berlin, and Thayer.
Murphy defeated Democratic candidate and retired Illinois State Police master sergeant Marc Bell in the 2018 general election.
Murphy, the past owner of Charlie Parker's Diner, previously served on Divernor School Board and the Divernon Village Board.