John Jerome Hill

John Jerome Hill
Mayor of Aurora, Illinois
In office
1977–1985
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1959–1977
Personal details
Born(1918-10-27)October 27, 1918
DiedJune 13, 1986(1986-06-13) (aged 67)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
EducationMarmion Academy
St. Ambrose University
OccupationPolitician, machinist
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

John Jerome Hill (October 27, 1918 – June 13, 1986) was an American machinist and politician.

Hill was born in Aurora, Illinois. He graduated from Marmion Academy and went to St. Ambrose University. Hill served in the United States Army during World War II. Hill was a machinist, who worked in a factory in Aurora, and was involved with the United Steel Worker union. Hill served on the Aurora City Council and was a Democrat. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1959 until 1977. Hill then served as Mayor of Aurora from 1977 until 1985. Hill died at his home in Aurora, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes

  1. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1975-1976,' Biographical Sketch of John Jerome "Jack" Hill, pg. 148
  2. ^ 'John J. "Jack" Hill, 67, Ex-Mayor, Legislator' Chicago Tribune, June 15, 1986