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Robert A. (Bob) Biggins
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
January 13, 1993 – January 13, 2011
Succeeded byChris Nybo
Personal details
Born (1946-10-20) October 20, 1946 (age 78)
Oak Park, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJudy

Bob Biggins (born 1946) is a former Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 41st district from 1993 to 2011. He retired in 2010.[1]

Politics

In 1973, Biggins was elected as a Democrat to serve as the Assessor of Addison Township. He was elected as a Republican to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1990.[2] Representative Biggins was the Republican Spokesperson for the Appropriations-General Services Committee, and served on six other committees: Aging, Executive, Mass Transit, Revenue and Finance, Tollway Oversight.[3]

Birth

Robert Biggins was born on October 20, 1946 in Oak Park, Illinois.[4]

Education

Biggins has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University.

Family

Robert Biggins is married to Judy and together they have two children.[4]

Organizations

Robert Biggins has been a member of the following organizations:

  • Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1975–present
  • Chair/Board of Directors, Suburban Bank of Elmhurst, 1983-1984[4]

Professional experience

Robert Biggins has had the following professional experience:

  • Assessor, Addison Township, 1973-1977
  • Real Estate Tax Consultant[4]

Political experience

Robert Biggins has had the following political experience:

  • Township Assessor, Addison Township, 1973-1977
  • Representative, Illinois State House, 1993-2010[4]

References

  1. ^ http://www.pioneerlocal.com/lagrange/news/1862044,la-grange-filings-110509-s1.article
  2. ^ Grady, William (August 25, 1996). "In Dupage, Democrats Find It's Political To Switch". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Biography Archived January 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ a b c d e "Robert 'Bob' A. Biggins's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved 11 October 2012.