William Shaw (Illinois politician)

William "Bill" Shaw (July 31, 1937 – November 26, 2008) was an American politician.

Born in Fulton, Arkansas, Shaw grew up in Chicago, Illinois and was the assistant director of the Illinois Department of Support Services. From 1983 to 1993, Shaw served in the Illinois House of Representatives and was a Democrat. He then served in the Illinois State Senate from 1993 to 2003. At the time of his death, Shaw served as mayor of Dolton, Illinois. He died of cancer at his home in Dolton, Illinois.[1][2]

Notes
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 2001-2002,' Biographical Sketch of William "Bill" Shaw, pg. 86
  2. Richard Pearson and Stacy St. Clair (November 28, 2008). "William "Bill" Shaw: 1937-2008". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 26, 2016.
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