William Shaw | |
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| Mayor of Dolton, Illinois | |
| In office 1997 – November 26, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Edward Kipley Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Ronnie Lewis |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office 1993–2003 | |
| Preceded by | Richard F. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | James Meeks |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 34th district | |
| In office 1983–1993 | |
| Preceded by | district created |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Kaszak (renumbered)[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1937 Fulton, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 26, 2008 (aged 71) Dolton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Robert Shaw (twin brother) |
William "Bill" Shaw (July 31, 1937 – November 26, 2008) was an American politician. Shaw is noted as the first African American to serve as mayor of Dolton, Illinois from 1997 until his death in 2008. He also served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 through 1993 and the Illinois State Senate from 1993 through 2003.
For many years, Shaw and his twin brother Robert were dominant political "kingmakers" of Chicago's far South Side and southern suburbs. However, their influence dissipated greatly by the early 2000s, with Jesse Jackson Jr. largely beating them out to become the new kingmaker in what had been their territory. Both Shaw and his twin brother were controversial figures.[2][3]
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1993-1994. p. 82. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ "Funeral held for Mayor Shaw". abc7chicago.com. WLS-TV. December 4, 2008. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
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