Background
Buchanan, John was born on January 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Buchanan, John was born on January 5, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Graduate, Illinois Institute Technology, Chicago.
Alderman 10th ward, Chicago, 1963-1971; coordinator economics development, Office of Mayor, Chicago, 1972-1977; aide, Office of Alderman 10th ward, Chicago, 1981-1991; alderman, Office of Alderman 10th ward, Chicago, 1991-1999. Staff manager, title insurance representative Metro. Life Insurance Company, Chicago, 1949-1963.
Board directors Southeast Development Commission, East Side Chamber of Commerce, South Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association, Southeast Community Youth Service Board, Hegewisch Chamber of Commerce, South Chicago Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Boy Scouts American, Chicago Association for Retarded. Member American Heart Association, Chicago Heart Association, East Side History Society, Kiwanis.
Married Lorraine Halbe, 1947. Children: Patricia, John.