Link was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Waukegan, Illinois in 2012.[2] In 2020, Link pleaded guilty to tax evasion and resigned from his seat in the Senate.[3] For the same reason, he also resigned from his position as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Lake County.[4]
As a senator, Link supported legislation to aid those on fixed incomes, to cap large tax increases statewide.[8] He also supported a tax credit to encourage businesses to hire honorably discharged veterans, a consumer protection measure requiring automotive manufacturers to eliminate mercury switches from existing vehicles and served as the lead sponsor on the Wetland Protection Act and Smoke Free Illinois.[8]
In the 97th General Assembly, Link served as the Chairperson of the Gaming Committee and Vice Chairperson of Financial Institutions, Local Government and State Government & Veterans Affairs committees respectively.[9]
Link resigned in September 2020. Local Democratic leaders appointed Adriane Johnson, a Commissioner for the Buffalo Grove Park District, to fill the remainder of his term.[10]
2013 mayoral electionedit
Link ran in the Democratic primary for Waukegan Mayor in 2013. He received endorsements from, among others, the Waukegan Police Benevolent Labor Committee[11] and Lake County Board Commissioner Diane Hewitt.[12] Link came in last place in the primary, behind Waukegan City Clerk Wayne Motley and Alderman Sam Cunningham.
Income tax evasion allegationedit
In August 2020, Link was charged with one count of income tax evasion. Link later resigned from his position on the Illinois General Assembly Legislative Ethics Commission. A criminal information file asserted that Link had significantly underreported his 2016 income, which included his salary as a state legislator and payment for lobbying work.[13]
Personal lifeedit
Link and his wife Susan with whom he has four children and three grandchildren.[5]
^Lissau, Russell. "State Sen. Terry Link to run for Waukegan mayor". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^"Former state Sen. Terry Link pleads guilty to tax evasion charge in federal court - Chicago Tribune".
^ ab"Our History in Lake County". Lake County Democratic Central Committee. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^ ab. Terry Link for Mayor. Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^. Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^Wheeler III, Charles N. "Michael Madigan will be the longest-serving speaker". Illinois Issues. 21 (12). University of Illinois Springfield: 42. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
^ ab. Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus. Archived from the original on 2014-10-25. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^"Senator Biography". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^DeGrechie, Eric (October 12, 2020). "Johnson Replaces Link, Becomes 1st Black Senator From Lake County". Buffalo Grove Patch. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
^. Terry Link for Mayor. Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^. Terry Link for Mayor. Archived from the original on 2013-01-23. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
^Meisner, Jason. "State Sen. Terry Link charged with federal income tax evasion". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-08-14.
External linksedit
Biography, bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly
terry, link, born, march, 1947, american, politician, represented, 30th, district, illinois, senate, from, 1997, until, resignation, 2020, 30th, district, includes, part, municipalities, beach, park, buffalo, grove, green, oaks, lincolnshire, mundelein, north,. Terry Link born March 20 1947 is an American politician who represented the 30th district in the Illinois Senate from 1997 until his resignation in 2020 The 30th district includes all or part of the municipalities of Beach Park Buffalo Grove Green Oaks Lincolnshire Mundelein North Chicago Riverwoods Wheeling Vernon Hills and Waukegan 1 Terry LinkMember of the Illinois Senate from the 30th districtIn office January 1997 1997 Jan September 2020 2020 Sept Preceded byDavid N BarkhausenSucceeded byAdriane JohnsonPersonal detailsBorn 1947 03 20 March 20 1947 age 77 Political partyDemocraticResidenceWaukegan IllinoisAlma materUniversity of Wisconsin StoutLink was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Waukegan Illinois in 2012 2 In 2020 Link pleaded guilty to tax evasion and resigned from his seat in the Senate 3 For the same reason he also resigned from his position as Chairman of the Democratic Party of Lake County 4 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 2013 mayoral election 2 2 Income tax evasion allegation 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life and education editA lifelong resident of the Waukegan North Chicago area Link attended North Chicago Community High School After graduating he attended Stout State University now the University of Wisconsin Stout 5 Career editAfter college Link began to pursue his career in business as a partner at Major Industrial Trucking He later worked for Johnson Controls in their governmental affairs division He later served in both the Illinois State Treasurer s office and Illinois Secretary of State s office 6 In 1992 Link was elected Chairman of the Democratic Party of Lake County by his fellow Democratic precinct committeemen 4 Link ran for the Illinois Senate to serve the 30th district in 90th General Assembly In an upset Link defeated Thomas Lachner a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives to succeed retiring Republican David Barkhausen 7 As a senator Link supported legislation to aid those on fixed incomes to cap large tax increases statewide 8 He also supported a tax credit to encourage businesses to hire honorably discharged veterans a consumer protection measure requiring automotive manufacturers to eliminate mercury switches from existing vehicles and served as the lead sponsor on the Wetland Protection Act and Smoke Free Illinois 8 In the 97th General Assembly Link served as the Chairperson of the Gaming Committee and Vice Chairperson of Financial Institutions Local Government and State Government amp Veterans Affairs committees respectively 9 Link resigned in September 2020 Local Democratic leaders appointed Adriane Johnson a Commissioner for the Buffalo Grove Park District to fill the remainder of his term 10 2013 mayoral election edit Link ran in the Democratic primary for Waukegan Mayor in 2013 He received endorsements from among others the Waukegan Police Benevolent Labor Committee 11 and Lake County Board Commissioner Diane Hewitt 12 Link came in last place in the primary behind Waukegan City Clerk Wayne Motley and Alderman Sam Cunningham Income tax evasion allegation edit In August 2020 Link was charged with one count of income tax evasion Link later resigned from his position on the Illinois General Assembly Legislative Ethics Commission A criminal information file asserted that Link had significantly underreported his 2016 income which included his salary as a state legislator and payment for lobbying work 13 Personal life editLink and his wife Susan with whom he has four children and three grandchildren 5 References edit PA 97 0006 Legislative District 30 PDF Springfield Illinois Illinois House of Representatives May 18 2011 Retrieved November 27 2017 Lissau Russell State Sen Terry Link to run for Waukegan mayor Daily Herald Retrieved 2013 01 24 Former state Sen Terry Link pleads guilty to tax evasion charge in federal court Chicago Tribune a b Our History in Lake County Lake County Democratic Central Committee Retrieved 2013 01 24 a b About Terry Link Terry Link for Mayor Archived from the original on 2013 01 23 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Biography Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus Archived from the original on 2014 10 24 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Wheeler III Charles N Michael Madigan will be the longest serving speaker Illinois Issues 21 12 University of Illinois Springfield 42 Retrieved August 13 2021 a b Legislative Accomplishments Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus Archived from the original on 2014 10 25 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Senator Biography Illinois General Assembly Retrieved 2013 01 24 DeGrechie Eric October 12 2020 Johnson Replaces Link Becomes 1st Black Senator From Lake County Buffalo Grove Patch Retrieved December 2 2020 Endoresement Policemen s Benevolent amp Protective Association Terry Link for Mayor Archived from the original on 2013 01 23 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Diane Hewitt Endorsement Terry Link for Mayor Archived from the original on 2013 01 23 Retrieved 2013 01 24 Meisner Jason State Sen Terry Link charged with federal income tax evasion chicagotribune com Retrieved 2020 08 14 External links editBiography bills and committees at the 98th Illinois General Assembly By session 98th 97th 96th 95th 94th 93rd State Senator Terry Link constituency site Terry Link for State Senator Profile at Vote Smart Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Terry Link amp oldid 1211377465, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
