Charles Morrow (Illinois politician) facts for kids

Charles G. Morrow, III was a politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He represented the 32nd District, which covers parts of the South Side of Chicago. He was born on July 21, 1956.

Early Life and Education

Charles G. Morrow, III grew up in Chicago. He went to De La Salle Institute for high school. After that, he continued his education at the Illinois Institute of Technology. These schools helped prepare him for his future career.

Starting His Political Journey

Morrow began his work in the Illinois House of Representatives on July 16, 1986. He was chosen to take the place of another representative, Ethel Skyles Alexander. This was the start of his long career in state government.

Facing Election Challenges

In 1988, when Morrow ran for election, his right to hold office was questioned. There was a challenge about his voter registration. However, after some discussions, it was decided that he could run. Charles G. Morrow, III won that election. He continued to win many more elections after that.

Making a Difference in Illinois

Charles G. Morrow, III served in the state legislature for almost 20 years. During this time, he led several important committees. These committees helped make decisions about different areas in Illinois.

• From 1991 to 1993, he chaired the House Committee on Economic and Urban Development. This group focused on improving cities and the economy.
• From 1993 to 1995, he led the Housing, Economic and Urban Development Committee. This committee worked on housing issues and city growth.
• From 1997 to 2005, he chaired the Appropriations-Public Safety Committee. This committee decided how state money would be spent on public safety.

Morrow worked hard on several important projects. He helped make sure that more state money went to businesses owned by minority groups. He also helped get funding to fix the Dan Ryan Expressway. This major road serves the South Side of Chicago. He also worked to ensure more African-American contractors were hired for the project. Another important project he supported was getting money for a childcare center at Chicago State University.

His Last Election

In 2004, Charles G. Morrow, III ran for re-election. He faced a new opponent named Milton Patterson. Even though Morrow had the support of House Speaker Michael Madigan, he lost the election to Patterson. His term ended on January 12, 2005.

External links

• Interview with Charles Morrow, III from The History Makers