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List of Western Illinois University people

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The following is a list of notable people associated with Western Illinois University, located in the American city of Macomb, Illinois.

Notable alumni

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Politicians and government officials

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Federal government

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State legislators

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  • Tod Bowman, Democratic member of the Iowa Senate for District 29. He earned his M.Ed. at the university.[5]
  • Rich Brauer, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 87th district (2003–2015). He attended Western, but did not graduate
  • Kathie Conway, Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives representing the 104th district since 2011. She graduated with a B.S. in Law Enforcement Administration[6]
  • Kirk Dillard, Republican member of the Illinois Senate (1994–2014) and gubernatorial candidate in 2010 and 2014.[7][8]
  • Randy Frese, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 94th district (2015–present). He earned B.S. in agriculture from Western[9]
  • Regis Groff, Democratic member of the Colorado Senate from the 33rd district (1974–1994). He was the second African-American elected to the Colorado Senate[10]
  • Norine Hammond, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (2010–present). Her district, the 93rd, includes the university's Macomb campus[11]
  • Joe Hutter, Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. He earned his B.A. from Western.[12]
  • Kimberly Lightford, Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois Senate. She has represented the 4th district since 1998. She earned a B.A. in communications at Western.[13]
  • Mona Martin, Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 43rd district (1993-2001). She earned her B.S. from Western[14]
  • Jerry L. Mitchell, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1995–2012). He represented the 90th district and earned his Ed.S. at Western Illinois University[15]
  • John Millner, Republican member of the Illinois Senate representing the 28th district (2005–2013). Earned his master's degree in criminal justice administration at the university[16]
  • Richard P. Myers, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives (1995–2010. He earned his B.S. at the university[17]
  • Cynthia Nava, Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate from 1992 to 2012
  • Timothy H. Osmond, Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 61st district (1999–2002)[18]
  • James O'Toole, Democratic member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 1992 to 2002. He attended Western Illinois University, but graduated from University of Missouri at St. Louis
  • Matthew Rinker, Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives from district 99 (2023–present). He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Economics.[19]
  • Todd Sieben Republican member of the Illinois Senate (1993–2008). He earned his B.S. in business administration at Western[20]
  • Mike Smiddy, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 71st district (2013–present). He attended Western Illinois University[21]
  • Litesa Wallace, Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 67th district (2014–present). She earned her B.A. and M.Ed. from Western[22]
  • Frank B. Wood, Democratic member of the Iowa Senate from the 42nd district.[23]

Local officeholders

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  • Matthew Shirk, Public Defender of Florida's Fourth Judicial Circuit Court (2008–16). He earned his B.S. at the university in 1997[24]

Activists

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International figures

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Business

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Media and arts

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Education

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Athletes and coaches

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References

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  1. ^ "Bioguide Search". bioguide.congress.gov.
  2. ^ "About DIA".
  3. ^ "Bioguide Search".
  4. ^ "Alumni Achievement Awards - 2010 - Alumni - Western Illinois University".
  5. ^ "Senator Tod Bowman | Iowa Senate District 29". www.senate.iowa.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-04-23.
  6. ^ "Missouri House of Representatives - Error".
  7. ^ "Senate Member Details".
  8. ^ "On Republican ballot, Dillard for Illinois governor". 15 February 2014.
  9. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  10. ^ "Tribute to State Senator Regis Groff | Capitol Words". Archived from the original on 2014-10-08. Retrieved 2014-10-08.
  11. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  12. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System".
  13. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography".
  14. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". Retrieved 7 July 2020.
  15. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  16. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography".
  17. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  18. ^ 'Rep. Timothy H. Osmond, 53, Chicago Tribune, Matthew Walberg, December 18, 2002
  19. ^ "State Representative". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  20. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Senator Biography".
  21. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  22. ^ "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography".
  23. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". votesmart.org.
  24. ^ "Matthew Shirk". avvo.com.
  25. ^ "Washington Speakers Bureau". www.washingtonspeakers.com. Archived from the original on 2011-12-06.
  26. ^ "UNICEF USA Announces Planned Departure of President and CEO Caryl Stern".
  27. ^ "Office of the President". 5 June 2023.
  28. ^ "Michael D. Shonrock - Cover Letter, Resume and References" (PDF). ulsystem.edu.
  29. ^ "School's out for Vallas". 29 June 2013.
  30. ^ "Message from the Treasurer". University of Dhaka. Archived from the original on 6 April 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2016. 12. Prof. Syed Abul Kalam Azad – 04.02.2006 – 23.01.2009
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