The Illinois House of Representatives honors Thomas R. Chiola for his pioneering career as the first openly gay elected official in Illinois.
The Illinois House of Representatives recognizes Thomas R. Chiola for his distinguished career and contributions to the state. Chiola was the first openly gay elected official in Illinois, elected to the Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County in 1994 and retiring in 2009. He served as chief administrative law judge for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, advocating for patients in high-profile cases.
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