Bill Mitchell (politician)
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| Bill Mitchell | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 87th district |
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| Born | March 29, 1960 Decatur, Illinois |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Bill Mitchell is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 87th district since 1999.
Bill Mitchell is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, receiving a B.A. in Political Science in 1982. He has been a Decatur City Councilman, Macon County Republican Chairman, and Mayor Pro Tem 1997-1998. He has sponsored curfew laws and made efforts to cut government waste, reduce taxes and institute juvenile justice reform.
An August 30, 2003 article in the Bloomington-Normal newspaper The Pantagraph[1] stated that Mitchell was arrested for DUI near Heyworth, Illinois,[2] and was also charged with improper traffic lane usage.[3] The McLean County Sheriff's report indicated that his breath-alcohol level was 0.186 percent, which is more than twice Illinois legal BAC limit of 0.08.[4] Mitchell pled guilty to both charges and was sentenced to 24 months of court supervision.[5]
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[edit] External links
- Illinois General Assembly - Representative Bill Mitchell (R) 87th District official IL House website
- Project Vote Smart - Representative Bill Mitchell (IL) profile
- Follow the Money - Bill Mitchell
- Illinois House Republican Caucus - Bill Mitchell profile
