John Herman Stroger

Background

Stroger,, John Herman was born on May 19, 1929 in Helena, Arkansas, United States. Son of John and Ella Stroger.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Xavier University, 1953. Juris Doctor, DePaul Law School, 1965.

Career

Assistant auditor Municipal Court Chicago, 1954—1955. Personnel director Cook County Jail, 1955—1961. President Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Chicago.

Special attorney to attorney general State of Illinois. Democratic committeeman 8th Ward City of Chicago, 1968—1970. Commissioner Cook County Board Commissioner, 1970—2006, president Chicago, 1994—2006.

Achievements

Achievements include had the John H. Stroger, Junior Hospital of Cook County named after him.

Connections

Married Yonnie Stroger. Children: Todd, Yonnie Lynn.

Father:: John Stroger
Mother:: Ella Stroger
Spouse:: Yonnie Stroger
child:: Yonnie Lynn Stroger,
child:: Todd Stroger,

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Born

March 19, 1929
Died

January 18, 2008 (aged 78)
Nationality
American
Religion
Roman Catholic
Political Party
Democrat

Awards

Named one of 100 Most Influential Black Americans, Ebony magazine, 2006.

Named one of 100 Most Influential Black Americans, Ebony magazine, 2006.

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