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Bill Lowry
William A. "Bill" Lowry (born October 21, 1962) is an American politician and lawyer. He is a member of the Democratic Party and currently serves as a commissioner for the 3rd district of Cook County.[1][2] Lowry is also the president of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., a law firm based in the Midwest.[3][4] In 2013, following the tragic shooting of Hadiya Pendleton, a high school student who was killed near his home, Lowry founded The It's Time Organization (TITO), an anti-violence group specifically focused on addressing youth violence in the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wards.[3][4] Early Life and EducationLowry was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. He is the son of William E. Lowry Jr., a business executive and community leader, and Reverend Lil Lowry - Manning (1936-2018), a former educator and minister. EducationLowry attended St. Francis De Sales High School, where he played point guard on the basketball team. Following a gunfire incident, he transferred to Francis W. Parker School. He later enrolled at Lake Forest College, majoring in history with a minor in political science, and earned his undergraduate degree in 1984. Subsequently, Lowry attended Loyola University Law School, where he graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1987. During his time at Lake Forest College, he became involved in local politics, joining a youth coalition that supported the 1983 mayoral campaign of former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington, where he participated in canvassing neighborhoods to engage with voters.[5] CareerLegal CareerUpon graduation from law school Lowry started his career in employer liability and workers' compensation law. Currently, Lowry serves as president and shareholder of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie & Lowry, P.C., a law firm in downtown Chicago.[3][6] Political CareerIn 2018, Lowry announced his candidacy for the 3rd district seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners and emerged as the Democratic Party's nominee for the 3rd district seat.[7] His opponent in the general election was George Blakemore, who represented the Republican Party. Lowry won the election with 89.57% of the total votes.[8] He also won the 2022 election cycle, without opposition.[9][10][11] Personal LifeLowry is married to Dr. Cheryl D. Watson-Lowry, a renowned dentist. They raised three 3 children: Bill Jr., an Assistant Attorney General Illinois), Evan, a student at the University of Miami School of Law; and Clarke, a Supervisor for Universal Pictures International.[4] Committee AssignmentsCook County Board of Commissioners committee memberships
Forest Preserve District Board Committee Memberships
Electoral History
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