Tyrone C. Fahner | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, c. 1981 | |
| 37th Attorney General of Illinois | |
| In office July 29, 1980 – January 12, 1983 | |
| Governor | Jim Thompson |
| Preceded by | William Scott |
| Succeeded by | Neil Hartigan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tyrone Clarence Fahner November 18, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 2024 (aged 81) Northfield, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | |
Tyrone Clarence Fahner (/ˈfeɪnər/ FAY-nər;[1] November 18, 1942 – September 16, 2024) was an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served as Illinois Attorney General from 1980 until 1983. He was appointed to the position by Governor James R. Thompson after the incumbent, William Scott, had been convicted of a tax crime, which disqualified him from office.
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