Michael Anthony Bilandic
Politician
Michael Anthony Bilandic (February 13, 1923 – January 15, 2002) was an Illinois politician who served as the 49th mayor of Chicago, Illinois and as Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. Bilandic was a Democrat and a Croatian-American and served as mayor from December 20, 1976 to April 16, 1979. He practiced law in Chicago for several years, having graduated from the DePaul University College of Law. He served as an alderman in the Chicago City Council, representing the Southwest Side Bridgeport neighborhood.
Personal facts
Birth date | February 13, 1923 |
Birth place | Chicago , Illinois , United States |
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Date of death | January 15, 2002 |
Place of death | Chicago , Illinois , United States |
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Education | DePaul University College of Law Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |