Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz (December 20, 1938 – January 5, 2009) was an American politician and businessman.

Ted Lechowicz
Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
from the 12th district
In office
1994–2002
Preceded bydistrict established
Succeeded byForrest Claypool
Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
from Chicago
In office
1990–1994
Succeeded bydistrict disestablished
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1983–1993
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1969–1983
Personal details
BornDecember 20, 1938
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJanuary 5, 2009 (age 70)
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
EducationWright Junior College
North Park University
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankFirst lieutenant

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lechowicz went to Weber High School in Chicago. He received his associate degree from Wright Junior College and then in 1960 received his bachelor's degree in economics from North Park University. Lechowicz also did graduate work at DePaul University. Lechowicz served in the United States Army and was a first lieutenant. He worked in systems analysis and programming for the Cook County, Illinois Circuit Courts and was involved with the Democratic Party. Lechowicz served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1983 to 1993. Lechowicz also served in the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 2002. Lechowicz died at his home in Chicago, Illinois from heart failure.[1][2][3]

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  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Biographical Sketch of Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz, pg. 73
  2. ^ 'Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz, 1938-2009: Cook County commissioner, Illinois legislator,' Chicago Tribune, Trevor Jensen/Hal Dardick, January 6, 2009
  3. ^ Our Campaigns.com.-Thaddeus "Ted" lechowicz