Background
McConnell, John Thomas was born on May 1, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Golden A. and Margaret (Lyon) McConnell.
McConnell, John Thomas was born on May 1, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois, United States. Son of Golden A. and Margaret (Lyon) McConnell.
Bachelor of Arts, University Arizona, 1967.
Manager, Fast Printing Company, Peoria, 1970-1971; management trainee, Quad-Cities Times, Davenport, Iowa., 1972-1973; assistant general manager, then vice president, general manager, Peoria Journal Star, 1973-1981; public, Peoria Journal Star, since 1981; president, Peoria Journal Star, since 1987; vice president, The Copley Press, Inc., Peoria, since 1997.
Board directors Peoria Downtown Development Council, Peoria Development Corporation. Past trustee Methodist Hospital, Peoria. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1967-1969.
Member Peoria Advertising and Selling Club, Peoria Chamber of Commerce Clubs: Peoria Country, Mount Hawley Community College.
1 child, Justin.