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County Candidates - 2010 Election
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|  Will County Treasurer
Pat McGuire Personal Oldest of six children of Paul (Joliet firefighter - deceased), and Marilyn (Mannell) McGuire, a native of Lockport Graduate of St. Paul the Apostle School in Joliet, Joliet Catholic High School, and the College of St. Francis Married to Lora (McDonald) McGuire, R.N., M.S. of Channahon, national pain management expert and the recipient of numerous state and local awards One daughter, Molly, a graduate of the Joliet public schools and Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana Public Service County Treasurer (2006 to present)
County of Will Will County Chairman
Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition
Led extensive efforts to bring about school funding reform and property tax relief such as organizing town hall meetings, testifying at Speaker Madigan's Bipartisan Budget Summit, arranging for an Illinois Senate Education Committee hearing to be held in Joliet, writing an op-ed piece on tax reform for The Herald News, leading Will County delegation to "A Day for Illinois Children" rally at the state capitol. Board of Education (Secretary - 1997 to 2006)
Joliet Township High School District 204
Served the residents of Jackson, Joliet, and Troy Townships including the municipalities of Joliet, Shorewood, Rockdale and Elwood. Recipient of awards and endorsements from Tech Prep Parents Club, Bilingual Parent Organization, and S.P.O.R.T.S. (Students-Parents on Resurrecting Two Sports). Top vote-getter in all four elections: 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005 Will County Treasurer Pat McGuire Personal Oldest of six children of Paul (Joliet firefighter - deceased), and Marilyn (Mannell) McGuire, a native of Lockport Graduate of St. Paul the Apostle School in Joliet, Joliet Catholic High School, and the College of St. Francis Married to Lora (McDonald) McGuire, R.N., M.S. of Channahon, national pain management expert and the recipient of numerous state and local awards One daughter, Molly, a graduate of the Joliet public schools and Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana Public Service County Treasurer (2006 to present)
County of Will Will County Chairman
Better Funding for Better Schools Coalition
Led extensive efforts to bring about school funding reform and property tax relief such as organizing town hall meetings, testifying at Speaker Madigan's Bipartisan Budget Summit, arranging for an Illinois Senate Education Committee hearing to be held in Joliet, writing an op-ed piece on tax reform for The Herald News, leading Will County delegation to "A Day for Illinois Children" rally at the state capitol. Board of Education (Secretary - 1997 to 2006)
Joliet Township High School District 204
Served the residents of Jackson, Joliet, and Troy Townships including the municipalities of Joliet, Shorewood, Rockdale and Elwood. Recipient of awards and endorsements from Tech Prep Parents Club, Bilingual Parent Organization, and S.P.O.R.T.S. (Students-Parents on Resurrecting Two Sports). Top vote-getter in all four elections: 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005 | |
| Will County Regional Supt. of Schools Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has been a life-long resident of Will County. Currently she lives in Shorewood with her husband Mike, who works at Commonwealth Edison (IBEW Local 15) and two children, Elise (7) and Zackry (4). Jen is the middle child of Joe and Gerri Bertino’s seven children. Both her parents are life-long residents of Joliet and five of the siblings reside in Will County. Her father has owned and operated a service station for over 50 years. After attending Illinois State University, graduating with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Sciences and a minor in Psychology, Jennifer continued her education at University of St. Francis earning her secondary teaching certificate, majoring in History. While earning her M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (University of St. Francis) and Type 75/Administration Certificate (Lewis University), Jennifer worked at Providence Catholic High School. Her first administration position was in New Lenox Grade School District 122 as an assistant principal at Nelson Prairie and Nelson Ridge Schools. During this time, Jennifer also taught evening classes for aspiring teachers at Joliet Junior College. After leaving New Lenox, Jennifer was hired as the principal of Channahon Junior High School. During this period she earned her Superintendent’s Endorsement (Loyola University) and began working as an adjunct for the University of St. Francis and Olivet Nazerene. Jennifer earned her doctorate at Loyola University in 2006, with a focus on curriculum and instruction and concentrations in leadership and finance. Jennifer is a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, where she serves on the Finance Board, has earned a "Someone Special" plaque as a volunteer for CASA of Will County (helping abused and neglected children), is a board member for Junior Achievment, and a member of Zonta International and Beta Rho. Will County Regional Supt. of Schools Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has been a life-long resident of Will County. Currently she lives in Shorewood with her husband Mike, who works at Commonwealth Edison (IBEW Local 15) and two children, Elise (7) and Zackry (4). Jen is the middle child of Joe and Gerri Bertino’s seven children. Both her parents are life-long residents of Joliet and five of the siblings reside in Will County. Her father has owned and operated a service station for over 50 years. After attending Illinois State University, graduating with a B.S. in Criminal Justice Sciences and a minor in Psychology, Jennifer continued her education at University of St. Francis earning her secondary teaching certificate, majoring in History. While earning her M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (University of St. Francis) and Type 75/Administration Certificate (Lewis University), Jennifer worked at Providence Catholic High School. Her first administration position was in New Lenox Grade School District 122 as an assistant principal at Nelson Prairie and Nelson Ridge Schools. During this time, Jennifer also taught evening classes for aspiring teachers at Joliet Junior College. After leaving New Lenox, Jennifer was hired as the principal of Channahon Junior High School. During this period she earned her Superintendent’s Endorsement (Loyola University) and began working as an adjunct for the University of St. Francis and Olivet Nazerene. Jennifer earned her doctorate at Loyola University in 2006, with a focus on curriculum and instruction and concentrations in leadership and finance. Jennifer is a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, where she serves on the Finance Board, has earned a "Someone Special" plaque as a volunteer for CASA of Will County (helping abused and neglected children), is a board member for Junior Achievment, and a member of Zonta International and Beta Rho. | |
|  Will County Sheriff After military service, became a member of Union Labor working in the construction trade as a Laborer and then a Bricklayer for many years.
1986 - began career as a Will County Sheriff's Deputy. Duties Included: Patrol Division Violent Crime Unit Tactical Unit Gang Unit Awards Received: 1991 Sheriff's Deputy of the Year 1 Life Saving Award 3 Distinguished Service Awards 6 Meritorious Awards 2 Unit Awards
About Pete:- Lifelong Lockport resident
- Born to Peter & Noreen Piazza
(2nd oldest of 13 children) - Married 32 years to Gail (Cullen)
- Three daughters: Heather
Hayford, Angela Kobylarczyk, Stephanie Piazza, and proud grandfather of three - Graduate of Lockport Township
High School (1973) - Former U.S. Army Military Police Officer (1974-1976)
2004 through December 13, 2009 - Chief Investigator for State's Attorney's Office. Was asked by State's Attorney James Glasgow to become Chief Investigator (a position staffed by Sheriff's Office). Duties Included: Supervising four additional Investigators. Working closely with Assistant State's Attorney's on cases ranging from traffic to the most serious crimes. Locating and interviewing victims, witnesses, and defendants. Providing additional investigative work for cases charged and initiating cases that result in convictions. Maintaining a close working relationship with outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, Attorney Generals Office, and local police departments. Giving presentations within Will County on various crime prevention issues such as identity theft and scam prevention for senior citizens and juvenile delinquency prevention.
Currently: Deputy Sheriff - Patrol Division
*Per orders from the current Sheriff, has been reassigned from Chief Investigator, to the streets as a Patrol Officer. Will County Sheriff After military service, became a member of Union Labor working in the construction trade as a Laborer and then a Bricklayer for many years.
1986 - began career as a Will County Sheriff's Deputy. Duties Included: Patrol Division Violent Crime Unit Tactical Unit Gang Unit Awards Received: 1991 Sheriff's Deputy of the Year 1 Life Saving Award 3 Distinguished Service Awards 6 Meritorious Awards 2 Unit Awards
About Pete:- Lifelong Lockport resident
- Born to Peter & Noreen Piazza
(2nd oldest of 13 children) - Married 32 years to Gail (Cullen)
- Three daughters: Heather
Hayford, Angela Kobylarczyk, Stephanie Piazza, and proud grandfather of three - Graduate of Lockport Township
High School (1973) - Former U.S. Army Military Police Officer (1974-1976)
2004 through December 13, 2009 - Chief Investigator for State's Attorney's Office. Was asked by State's Attorney James Glasgow to become Chief Investigator (a position staffed by Sheriff's Office). Duties Included: Supervising four additional Investigators. Working closely with Assistant State's Attorney's on cases ranging from traffic to the most serious crimes. Locating and interviewing victims, witnesses, and defendants. Providing additional investigative work for cases charged and initiating cases that result in convictions. Maintaining a close working relationship with outside agencies such as the FBI, Secret Service, Attorney Generals Office, and local police departments. Giving presentations within Will County on various crime prevention issues such as identity theft and scam prevention for senior citizens and juvenile delinquency prevention.
Currently: Deputy Sheriff - Patrol Division
*Per orders from the current Sheriff, has been reassigned from Chief Investigator, to the streets as a Patrol Officer. | |
| Will County Board - District 3 Diane Benjamin Will County Board - District 3 Diane Benjamin | |
| Will County Board - District 3 Anil Saxena Will County Board - District 3 Anil Saxena | |
| Will County Board - District 5 Judith McDermott Will County Board - District 5 Judith McDermott | |
| Will County Board - District 5 Tim Reilly · Lifelong resident of Will County (3rd generation) · Founder and President of the Will Buy Locally Alliance · Owner of Babe’s Hot Dogs, Joliet (over 20 years in business) · Resident of Plainfield · Major contributor to local charities, fundraisers and youth sports · Member of the Local Chambers of Commerce Will County Board - District 5 Tim Reilly · Lifelong resident of Will County (3rd generation) · Founder and President of the Will Buy Locally Alliance · Owner of Babe’s Hot Dogs, Joliet (over 20 years in business) · Resident of Plainfield · Major contributor to local charities, fundraisers and youth sports · Member of the Local Chambers of Commerce | |
| Will County Board - District 5 Mike Hillard Will County Board - District 5 Mike Hillard | |
| Will County Board - District 8 Denise Winfrey Will County Board - District 8 Denise Winfrey | |
| Will County Board - District 9 Stephen Wilhelmi Will County Board - District 9 Stephen Wilhelmi | |
| Will County Board - District 9 Joseph Babich Will County Board - District 9 Joseph Babich | |
| Will County Board - District 9 Walter Adamic Will County Board - District 9 Walter Adamic | |
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