Bill_Morris_(Illinois_politician)

Bill Morris (Illinois politician)

Bill Morris (Illinois politician)

American politician

Bill Morris is a politician from Illinois who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate and as Mayor of Waukegan, Illinois. He is a graduate of Marmion Academy and Northern Illinois University.[1] In 1974, he defeated incumbent Republican John H. Conolly that saw the Democratic Party win a majority of seats in the Illinois Senate for the first time in over a decade. While in the Senate, he was a member of the "Crazy 8," a group of reform-minded Democrats, and an opponent of the Regional Transportation Authority.[2][3]

Quick Facts Mayor of Waukegan, Illinois, Preceded by ...

In 1977, he ran for Mayor of Waukegan, defeating incumbent Robert Sabonjian who would defeat his efforts for a third term in 1985.[4] Larry Leonard, a fellow newscaster and Democratic precinct committeeman, was appointed to succeed Morris. Leonard lost his election bid to Adeline Geo-Karis.[5] After leaving the Mayor's office, he has served as a member of the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.[6]

References

  1. [1]
    Illinois Blue Book, 1975-1976. Springfield, Illinois: Illinois Secretary of State. 1976. p. 132.
  2. [2]
    Heinecke, Burnell (1976-01-30). "New force in Senate: They call themselves 'The Crazy 8'". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. Retrieved 2015-09-26.
  3. [3]
    McManus, Ed (December 1978). "Custody fight over 5-year-old RTA". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  4. [4]
    Myers, Lynett (March 28, 1985). "Controversial Ex-mayor Of Waukegan In Thick Of Race Again". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  5. [5]
    "GOP will gain seats in Senate but not enough". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. August 1978. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  6. [6]
    Pyke, Marni (March 28, 1985). "'Squeaky wheel' Bill Morris, George Pradel off tollway board". Daily Herald. Arlington Heights. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
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