Jeremiah E. Joyce

Jeremiah E. Joyce (born January 3, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician.

Jeremiah E. Joyce
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 1979 (1979-Jan)  January 1993 (1993-Jan)
Preceded byThomas Hynes
Succeeded byTom Dart
Chicago Alderman from the 19th Ward
In office
April 1, 1975 (April 1, 1975)  February 1, 1979 (February 1, 1979)
Preceded byThomas F. Fitzpatrick
Succeeded byMichael F. Sheahan
Personal details
Born (1943-01-03) January 3, 1943
Chicago, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceChicago, Illinois
Alma materNorthern Illinois University (B.A.)
Chicago State University (M.A.)
DePaul University (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney
Politician

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Joyce received his bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, his masters from Chicago State University, and his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. Early in his career, he was a history teacher, a Chicago police officer, and an assistant state's attorney for the criminal division of the Cook County State's Attorney. He also worked as an adjutant at Saint Xavier College and of the John Marshall Law School.[1] He served on the Chicago City Council as Alderman from the 19th ward from April 1, 1975 until resigning to become state senator on February 1, 1979.[2] He served on the Illinois State Senate 1979-1993 as a Democrat.[3][4] In 1999, Joyce was appointed to the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees where he served until 2001.[5]

His son Kevin Joyce also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[6] Another son, Jeremiah Joyce, Jr., ran for Mayor of Chicago in the 2019 mayoral election.[7]

Notes

  1. Gherardini, Caroline (ed.). "New Members of the General Assembly". Illinois Issues. Sangamon State University. 5 (2): 28. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  2. "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
  3. 'Illinois Blue Book 1991-1992,' Biographical Sketch of Jeremiah E. Joyce, pg. 87
  4. OurCampaigns.com-Jeremiah E' Joyce
  5. Robinson, Brooke R. (December 7, 2001). "NIU looks to expand: University wants to acquire new land". Northern Star. DeKalb, Illinois. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  6. 'Joyce announces decision to retired as representative,' The Beverly Review (Illinois), Patrick Thomas, June 16, 2010
  7. Pratt, Gregory (August 29, 2018). "Former Daley ally's son signals mayoral run, would be Mayor Rahm Emanuel's 12th challenger". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 4, 2018.


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