Virginia Rugai

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Virginia Rugai is alderman of the 19th ward in Chicago; she was appointed by Mayor Richard M. Daley in 1990.

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[edit] Early life

Rugai went to Loyola University before becoming an English teacher at the Queen of Peace High School.

[edit] Public Service

Rugai went to Loyola University before becoming an English teacher at the Queen of Peace High School.

[edit] Aldermanic career

Rugai was appointed to fill the vacancy of the 19th ward alderman. As alderman, she Chairman of Committee on Energy, Environmental Protection, and Public Utilities; she is Vice-Chairman of the Committee on Police and Fire. Additionally she serves the committees of Finance; Budget and Government Operations; Committees, Rules and Ethics; Human Relations; Historical Landmark Preservation; and Transportation and Public Way.

[edit] Personal life

Alderman Rugai is married to Ado Rugai and they have three children: Michael, Robert, and Karen. Rugai is 13-year survivor of breast cancer.