John Merlo
John Merlo | |
|---|---|
| Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1977 | |
| Illinois State Senate | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Constituency | 12th District |
| City of Chicago Alderman | |
| In office 1981–1983[1] | |
| Preceded by | Bruce Young (Chicago politician) |
| Succeeded by | Bernie Hansen |
| Constituency | 44th ward |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1912[2] Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | August 9, 1992 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
John Merlo (1912 - August 9, 1992) was an American politician, who served for seven terms as an Illinois State Representative, for three years as an Illinois state senator, as well as for two years as a Chicago City Council alderman for Chicago's 44th Ward.[1] His father was Mike Merlo, leader of Unione Siciliana.
References
- ^ a b Barrionuevo, Alexei (August 10, 1992). "John Merlo, 79". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 29 October 2013.
- ^ David K. Fremon, Chicago Politics, Ward by Ward. Indiana University Press, 1988. ISBN 0253313449. p. 297.
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