Black was a member of the Vermilion County Board and served as its chair prior to being appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives.
[5] In 2007, Black had announced his plans to retire at the end of that term, but he entered the race for re-election after the Republican nominee, Scott Eisenhouer, withdrew his candidacy.
[6] In November 2008, Black was re-elected to office, defeating Democrat Lori DeYoung of Fithian, Illinois.
The Republican county party chairs of the district appointed Chad Hays to succeed him.
[7] In 2013, Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno appointed Black to the Procurement Policy Board for a four-year term.