Tom Rooney (Illinois politician)

Tom Rooney
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 27th district
Assumed office
September 28, 2016 (2016-Sept-28)
Preceded by Matt Murphy
Mayor of Rolling Meadows
In office
May 2011 (2011-May) – September 2016 (2016-Sept)
Preceded by Ken Nelson
Succeeded by Len Prejna
Personal details
Born (1968-03-24) March 24, 1968
Evanston, Illinois
Political party Republican
Children Two
Residence Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Alma mater Loyola University (B.A.)
Northern Illinois University (M.P.A.)
Profession Teacher

Tom Rooney is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district since his September 2016 appointment to replace outgoing Senator Matt Murphy.[1][2] The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington.[3] Prior to his appointment, he served as Mayor of Rolling Meadows succeeding Ken Nelson and as a member of the Rolling Meadows city council.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Lester, Kerry (September 15, 2016). "Rolling Meadows' mayor to replace Murphy in state Senate". Daily Herald. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
  2. ↑ Lester, Kerry (September 28, 2016). "Will Roskam debate for first time in 8 years?: Swearing in". Retrieved September 29, 2016.
  3. ↑ "PA 97-0006 Legislative District 27" (PDF). 2011-05-18. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
  4. ↑ Adams, Craig (April 6, 2011). "Meet Mayor Rooney". Journal & Topics Online. Retrieved September 15, 2016.
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