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 dateFebruary 13, 1923
Birth place
Chicago , Illinois , United States
Religion
Catholic Church
Date of deathJanuary 15, 2002
Place of death
Chicago , Illinois , United States
Residence
Chicago , Illinois
Education
DePaul University College of Law
De La Salle Institute
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

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