John H. Stroger Jr. (Former Cook County Board President)

John H. Stroger Jr. was a prominent American politician who served as the President of the Cook County Board in Illinois from 1994 to 2006. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing Cook County’s government, which includes services like hospitals, jails, and roads. As the first African American to hold this position, he worked to improve healthcare, public safety, and economic development in one of the nation’s largest counties. His leadership helped shape policies impacting millions of residents in Chicago and its suburbs.