Tom Rooney | |
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Member of the Illinois Senate from the 27th district |
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Assumed office September 28, 2016 |
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Preceded by | Matt Murphy |
Mayor of Rolling Meadows | |
In office May 2011 – September 2016 |
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Preceded by | Ken Nelson |
Succeeded by | Len Prejna |
Personal details | |
Born |
March 24, 1968 Evanston, Illinois |
Political party | Republican |
Children | Two |
Residence | Rolling Meadows, Illinois |
Alma mater |
Loyola University (B.A.) Northern Illinois University (M.P.A.) |
Profession | Teacher |
Tom Rooney is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district since his September 2016 appointment to replace outgoing Senator Matt Murphy. The 27th district includes parts of Arlington Heights, Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Palatine, Wheeling, Prospect Heights and South Barrington. Prior to his appointment, he served as Mayor of Rolling Meadows succeeding Ken Nelson and as a member of the Rolling Meadows city council.