Fred Crespo
American politician
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Fred Crespo (born 1957/1958)[2] is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 44th district since 2007. This district lies entirely within Cook County and includes all of Streamwood, approximately half of Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park, and portions of Schaumburg, Elgin, and Bartlett.
Fred Crespo | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Terry R. Parke |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 or 1958 (age 67–68) |
| Party | Democratic (suspended: 2025–present)[1] |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Education | Loyola University, Chicago (BS) Illinois Institute of Technology |
Early life, education and career
Crespo attended Loyola University, Chicago.[3]
Illinois General Assembly
Crespo has been a member of the following Legislative Committees:
Achievements
Crespo provided assistance for the construction of the much-needed Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Crespo worked with the Village of Hoffman Estates to secure funding for a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Barrington Road which, which was completed in 2016.[citation needed]
Crespo worked collaboratively with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper Community College and Elgin Community College to open the Work and Education Center in Hanover Park in 2014.[5]
In 2018, then-Governor-elect J. B. Pritzker appointed Crespo to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.[6]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo | 10,292 | 52.33 | |
| Republican | Terry R. Parke (incumbent) | 9,377 | 47.67 | |
| Total votes | 19,669 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 22,323 | 68.34 | |
| Republican | Margaret M. "Peggy" Brothman | 10,344 | 31.66 | |
| Total votes | 32,667 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 11,321 | 53.38 | |
| Republican | Billie D. Roth | 9,886 | 46.62 | |
| Total votes | 21,207 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 19,808 | 63.85 | |
| Republican | Joann Franzen | 11,217 | 36.15 | |
| Total votes | 31,025 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 10,715 | 54.72 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Jaurez | 8,866 | 45.28 | |
| Total votes | 19,581 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 22,102 | 62.79 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 13,098 | 37.21 | |
| Total votes | 35,200 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crespo (incumbent) | 18,028 | 65.59 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 9,459 | 34.41 | |
| Total votes | 27,487 | 100.0 | ||
Awards and recognition
Crespo was recognized with the Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award for his commitment to economic development in the State of Illinois.
Crespo has been recognized for his ongoing commitment and contributions to mental health concerns with the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, the Illinois Hero Award from the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) recognized Crespo for his efforts to end domestic violence, including his strong support for Civil Order of Protection laws in the State.[5]
Personal life
Crespo and his wife Dorothy have two children.[3]