Background
Lyons, Joseph M. was born on June 24, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Lyons, Joseph M. was born on June 24, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science & History, DePaul University, 1975. Master of Science in Public Administration, DePaul University, 1983.
In 2007, when state lawmakers working on a budget during a special session met at 10 a.m. rather than 2p.m., and Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich"s attorney threatened that the Governor was considering legal action against the involved representatives, Lyons told reporters, "We have a madman. The man is insane." In September 2011, Lyons announced he would not seek another term and endorsed Democrat Robert F. Martwick, Junior as his successor.
Knights of Columbus.
Married Kieran Lyons. 2 children.