William J. Grunloh

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William J. Grunloh (May 1, 1956) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from May 2003 until January 2005.[1]

Biography[]

Grunloh was born May 1, 1956 in Effingham County, Illinois. He was educated at St. Anthony's High School in Effingham, Illinois and pursued a career as a building contractor.[1] He was elected to the Effingham County Board. On May 5, 2003, he was appointed to the Illinois House of Representatives to replace Charles A. Hartke, who was appointed the Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture.[2] He served on the following committees; Committees on Agriculture & Conservation; Appropriations-Elementary & Secondary Education; Commerce & Business Development; Local Government; Veterans' Affairs.[1] During his tenure, Grunloh worked out a deal in which private and religious schools could receive state accreditation. He introduced legislation to allow employers to opt out of providing coverage for contraception and sponsored a state constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.[3] In the 2004 election, he faced farmer David Reis. Grunloh was endorsed by the Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Federation for Right to Life, Illinois State Rifle Association, various labor unions and A.B.A.T.E., an organization against compulsory motorcycle helmet laws.[4] Despite Grunloh's conservative record, the Republican tilt of the district was too much to overcome and Grunloh lost 62%-38%.[5]

On January 10, 2021, Secretary Omar Osman reappointed Grunloh to serve as the Chief Procurement Officer for the Illinois Department of Transportation for a term ending June 30, 2025.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c 'Illinois Blue Book 2003-2004,' Biographical Sketch of William J. Grunloh, pg. 122
  2. ^ http://www.ilga.gov/house/journals/93/2003/HJ093055R.pdf
  3. ^ Miller, Rich (January 29, 2004). "Guilt by association". Illinois Times. Springfield, Illinois. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  4. ^ Miller, Rich (September 21, 2004). "Appointed Incumbent Gets a Big Break in Key House Race". River Cities' Reader. Davenport, Iowa. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  5. ^ Wheeler III, Charles N. (December 2004). "Whose moral values were key to George W. Bush's win?". Illinois Issues. Retrieved July 19, 2017.
  6. ^ Osmar, Omar (February 4, 2021). "Appointment Message 101-0532". Letter to Illinois Senate. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
Preceded by Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
from the 108th district
May 2003 – January 2005 		Succeeded by
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