Donald T. Swinarski
Donald T. Swinarski (February 6, 1935 – May 29, 2006) was an American businessman and politician.
Swinarski was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Morgan Park Academy and Oceanside Carlsbad College. He graduated from Knox College and was in the insurance business in Chicago. He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Swinarski served on the Chicago City Council and was a Democrat. Swinarski served in the Illinois Senate from 1973 to 1975. In 1975, he was convicted accepting brides for approving zoning changes in his district. In 1976, he moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Swinarski died in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1][2][3] His father Theodore Swinarski also served in the Illinois General Assembly.[4]
Notes[]
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1974-1974,' Biographical Sketch of Donald T. Swinarski, pg. 104
- ^ 'Paid Obituaries,' 'South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Donald T. Swinarski-obituary
- ^ 'Chicago alderman convicted of corruption, Charges relating to aldermanic districts,' Donald Swinarski convicted in 1975, Chicago Tribune, June 24, 2019
- ^ 'Theodore A. Swinarski, Legislator, Court,' Chicago Tribune, Kenan Heise, July 24, 1992
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