Jill Zwick (born June 12, 1944) is an American politician.[1]

Jill Zwick
Jill Zwick's Official Photo in the Illinois Blue Book, 1985-1986.
Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1981–1987
Personal details
Born (1944-06-12) June 12, 1944 (age 80)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Morton Zwick
(m. 1968; div. 1984)
EducationBradley University, Roosevelt University

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Zwick went to Bradley University and Roosevelt University majoring in business. Zwick is a Republican and served on the Kane County Board. From 1981 to 1987, Zwick served in the Illinois House of Representatives.[2][3] She was primaried by her ex-husband Morton "Mort" Zwick and she withdrew from the race.[4][5]

Zwick served as state director for six years from 1992-1998 under Senator Carol Moseley-Braun.[6][7] She then became director of the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs in the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office under Secretary of State Jesse White.[6]

After 22 years in the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, Zwick retired in 2021.[6]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Jill Zwick".
  2. ^ "'Illinois Blue Book 1985-1986,' Biographical Sketch of Jill Zwick, pg. 96".
  3. ^ 'Rep. Zwick Bows Out Of Legislative Race Against Ex-Hubby,' AP News Archive, January 14, 1986
  4. ^ Tribune, Chicago (1986-01-14). "REP. ZWICK STEPS ASIDE FOR HER EX". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  5. ^ Parrott, Jennings (1985-12-18). "Primary Shows Politics Makes Estranged Bedfellows". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  6. ^ a b c Kapos, Shia (2021-09-07). "Back to Springfield: 'We're close' on energy bill". Politico. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  7. ^ "Carol Moseley Braun papers". chsmedia.org. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
Illinois House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 33rd district

1981–1983
Served alongside: Richard O. Klemm, Thomas J. Hanahan
Succeeded by
Nelson G. R. Rice, Sr.
Preceded by
District established
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 65th district

1983–1987
Succeeded by