Ted Lechowicz

Ted Lechowicz
Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from the 12th district
In office 1994–2002
Preceded by	district established
Succeeded by	Forrest Claypool
Member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners from Chicago
In office 1990–1994
Succeeded by	district disestablished
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office 1983–1993
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office 1969–1983
Personal details
Born	December 20, 1938 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	January 5, 2009 (age 70) Chicago, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Education	Wright Junior College North Park University
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	First lieutenant

Thaddeus S. "Ted" Lechowicz (December 20, 1938 – January 5, 2009) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lechowicz went to Weber High School in Chicago. He received his associate degree from Wright Junior College and then in 1960 received his bachelor's degree in economics from North Park University. Lechowicz also did graduate work at DePaul University. Lechowicz served in the United States Army and was a first lieutenant. He worked in systems analysis and programming for the Cook County, Illinois Circuit Courts and was involved with the Democratic Party. Lechowicz served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. He then served in the Illinois Senate from 1983 to 1993. Lechowicz also served in the Cook County Board of Commissioners from 1990 to 2002. Lechowicz died at his home in Chicago, Illinois from heart failure.