Background
Peterson, William E. was born on February 2, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Peterson, William E. was born on February 2, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Bachelor, North Pk. College Master of Science, Northern Illinois U. postgraduate, Loyola University, Chicago.
Former member Insurance & Revenue Committee. State representative District 60 Illinois, 1983—1993. State senator District 26, since 1993.
Member Consumer Protection Committee, Aging Committee, Aeronautics Committee, Counties & Townships Committee, Insurance & Pensions Committee, License Activities Committee, Intergovt. Cooperative Community, Illinois. Minority spokesman Energy Committee, Environmental & Natural Resources Committee.
Trustee Vernon Township, Illinois, supervisor. Chairman Revenue Committee. Director Field Service Illinois Association School Board.
Real estate investor.
Trustee, supervisor Vernon Township (Illinois). Active Lake County (Illinois) United Way. With United States Army Reserve.
Member League of Women Voters, Lions.
Married Patricia Guiffre. 3 children.