Chris Nybo

Chris Nybo (born April 30, 1977) is an American attorney and politician who is a former Republican member of the Illinois Senate.[1][2] He represented the 24th District. Previously, he had been a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 41st District from 2011 to 2013.[3]

Chris Nybo
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 24th district
In office
August 2014 (2014-08) – November 2018 (2018-11)
Preceded byKirk Dillard
Succeeded byYadav Nathwani
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 41st district
In office
January 2011 (2011-01) – January 2013 (2013-01)
Preceded byBob Biggins
Succeeded byDarlene Senger (redistricted)
Personal details
Born (1977-04-30) April 30, 1977
Elmhurst, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Faye
ChildrenThree
ResidenceElmhurst, Illinois
Alma materDartmouth College (B.A.)
University of Chicago (J.D.)
ProfessionAttorney

Career

Nybo received a B.A. from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School. Nybo was a recipient of a Harry S. Truman Scholarship. He previously served as an Elmhurst, Illinois alderman.[4] Nybo was selected as an Illinois Rising Star in 2010, 2011, and 2012.[5] Nybo served on the following committees: Mass Transit; Consumer Protection; Environment & Energy; Transportation, Regulation, Roads; and Tollway Oversight.[3]

In 2012, Nybo ran for election to the 24th District seat in the Illinois State Senate. He faced incumbent and fellow Republican Kirk Dillard in the primary on March 20, 2012, but lost.[6]

In 2013, Nybo began a second run for the Illinois Senate being vacated by Kirk Dillard and defeated fellow Republican Dennis Reboletti in the primary. In August, he was appointed to this same seat when Dillard resigned to become Chairman of the RTA.[7]

In 2018, he was narrowly defeated by Suzy Glowiak, conceding the race on November 10, 2018.[8] Nybo then resigned from his seat on November 15, 2018 and was replaced by Yadav Nathwani.[9]

Personal life

Nybo and his wife Faye have three children, Connor, Olivia, and Allison.[4]

References
  1. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/oak-brook/news/ct-dhd-nybo-resigns-tl-1129-story.html
  2. "Christopher L. Nybo". Archived from the original on 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  3. "Representative Chris Nybo (R)". Illinois General Assembly. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  4. "About Chris Nybo". Chris Nybo Campaign Website. Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  5. "Attorney Profile: Chris Nybo". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  6. "Candidate List". Illinois State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2012-03-14.
  7. "Nybo back in the GA". Capitol Fax. 2014-08-05. Retrieved 2014-08-10.
  8. "State Sen. Chris Nybo concedes race to former Western Springs board member Suzy Glowiak".
  9. https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20181127/milton-twp-trustee-fills-state-senate-seat-in-wake-of-nybos-resignation
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