Background
Adkins, Gary William was born on October 21, 1952 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of David Coy and Norma Jean (Hart) Adkins.
Adkins, Gary William was born on October 21, 1952 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of David Coy and Norma Jean (Hart) Adkins.
Bachelor in English, Sangamon State University, Springfield, 1974; Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting, Sangamon State University, Springfield, 1975; Master of Arts in English Writing, Hollins (Virginia) College, 1976.
Legislation correspondent, Illinois Issues magazine, Springfield, 1976-1979; research associate Illinois legislation research unit, Illinois General Assembly, Springfield, 1979-1987; director committee for educational service, editor newsletter-public relations service, Illinois Association School Bds., Springfield, since 1987.
Gubernatorial debate panelist League of Women Voters, Southern Illinois U., Carbondale, 1978.
Married Karen Lynn Wagner, May 22, 1981.