Fred Crespo
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 44th district | |
| Assumed office January 2007 (2007-Jan) | |
| Preceded by | Terry R. Parke |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy |
| Residence(s) | Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Loyola University |
| Profession | licensed real estate agent |
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Fred Crespo is a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 44th district since 2007. This district lies entirely within Cook County and includes all of Streamwood, approximately half of Hoffman Estates and Hanover Park, and portions of Schaumburg, Elgin, and Bartlett.
Crespo attended Loyola University, Chicago.[1]
Crespo has been a member of the following Legislative Committees:
Crespo provided assistance for the construction of the much-needed Alexian Brothers Women's and Children's Hospital in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Crespo worked with the Village of Hoffman Estates to secure funding for a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Barrington Road which, when completed in 2016, will improve both economic opportunities for the area as well as life-safety conditions for the region.
Crespo worked collaboratively with the Village of Hanover Park, Harper Community College and Elgin Community College to open the Work and Education Center in Hanover Park in 2014.[3]
In 2018, then-Governor-elect J. B. Pritzker appointed Crespo to the Educational Success transition committee, which is responsible for state education policy.[4]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo | 10,292 | 52.33 | |
| Republican | Terry R. Parke (incumbent) | 9,377 | 47.67 | |
| Total votes | 19,669 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 22,323 | 68.34 | |
| Republican | Margaret M. "Peggy" Brothman | 10,344 | 31.66 | |
| Total votes | 32,667 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 11,321 | 53.38 | |
| Republican | Billie D. Roth | 9,886 | 46.62 | |
| Total votes | 21,207 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 19,808 | 63.85 | |
| Republican | Joann Franzen | 11,217 | 36.15 | |
| Total votes | 31,025 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 10,715 | 54.72 | |
| Republican | Ramiro Jaurez | 8,866 | 45.28 | |
| Total votes | 19,581 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 22,102 | 62.79 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 13,098 | 37.21 | |
| Total votes | 35,200 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Fred Crispo (incumbent) | 18,028 | 65.59 | |
| Republican | Katy Dolan Baumer | 9,459 | 34.41 | |
| Total votes | 27,487 | 100.0 | ||
Crespo was recognized with the Illinois Office of Tourism Lincoln Award for his commitment to economic development in the State of Illinois.
Crespo has been recognized for his ongoing commitment and contributions to mental health concerns with the Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Psychological Association, the Illinois Hero Award from the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Legislator of the Year Award from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Women In Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) recognized Crespo for his efforts to end domestic violence, including his strong support for Civil Order of Protection laws in the State.[3]
Crespo and his wife Dorothy have two children.[1]
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