Tom Rooney (Illinois politician)
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Tom Rooney | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 27th district | |
| In office September 28, 2016 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Matt Murphy |
| Succeeded by | Ann Gillespie |
| Mayor of Rolling Meadows | |
| In office May 2011 – September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ken Nelson |
| Succeeded by | Len Prejna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 24, 1968 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sue Daniels Colleen Heffernan (d. 2005) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Loyola University (B.A.) Northern Illinois University (M.P.A.) |
| Profession | Teacher |
Tom Rooney (born March 24, 1968) is a former Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 27th district from 2016 to 2019. Previously, he served as Mayor of Rolling Meadows and as a member of the Rolling Meadows city council.
Rooney received a B.A. in History from Loyola University Chicago and an M.P.A. from Northern Illinois University. He is a graduate of Evanston Township High School and was elected Youth Governor in the Illinois State Youth and Government program.
He and his wife, Sue, have four sons: Chris, Brian, Adam, and Christopher.[1]
He has taught social studies at West Leyden High School for over 20 years, and continued to teach while serving in the legislature.[2]