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William F. Cellini | |
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 Cellini in 1975 | |
| Born | November 5, 1934 |
| Years active | 1958–present |
William F. Cellini (born November 5, 1934) is an American businessman and felon. He co-founded the New Frontier Companies, a group of Illinois-based real estate companies with headquarters in Chicago. He was previously the chairman of the NYSE-listed Argosy Gaming Company, was the treasurer of the Sangamon County Republican Party, and has held several public offices within the state of Illinois.[1]
Cellini has served on the boards of Lakeside Bank of Chicago, the Illinois National Bank of Springfield, Roosevelt National Life Insurance Company, Illinois College Board of Trustees, and the Boys & Girls Club of Springfield, Illinois. He was the statewide chairman of the USO, and has appeared on numerous professional panels for the road-building industry. In 2007 he received the Bradley University Department of Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award. He is a member of the Lanphier High School Hall of Fame.[2] From 1957 to 1988, Cellini served in the Illinois National Guard and retired under the rank of colonel after 31 years of service.[3] He was convicted on federal corruption charges in 2011.
- ^ Wildeboer, Rob, "The most influential Illinoisan you don't know: Bill Cellini", WBEZ 91.5, October 03, 2011
- ^ "Hall of Fame at Lanphier named eight", State Journal Register, page 11, May 25, 1991
- ^ "The Builder", page 70, January, 1971