Ed Schock

Edward "Ed" Schock (born circa 1947) is an Illinois politician and former elementary school principal.[1] He began service on the Elgin City Council after winning election in 1993,[1][2][3] and he was re-elected in 1997.[4][5] In 1999, Schock successfully contested incumbent Kevin Kelly for the office of Mayor of Elgin.[6][7] He was re-elected in 2003 and 2007.

Ed Schock
Mayor of Elgin, Illinois
In office
1999–2011
Preceded byKevin Kelly
Succeeded byDave Kaptain
City Councilman of Elgin, Illinois
In office
1993–1999
Preceded bySue Moylan
Personal details
Bornc. 1947
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKaren (m. June 1971)
Childrenthree
Alma materRoosevelt University
OccupationElementary school principal

He married his wife Karen in June 1971.[8] Schock is a lifelong Elgin resident and the couple has three adult children.[9]

The Elgin government was dominated by Republicans and no City Council member was opposed by a Democrat or independent when he ran for re-election.[10] During his time on the City Council, he was part of a 4–3 majority opposition block to Mayor Kevin Kelly.[11] In the mid-1990s, Elgin had extensive debates on how to manage its casino revenues.[12][13] As a city councilman, his proposal that seniors be given a property tax rebate because of surplus riverboat tax revenues made news outside of Illinois.[14] Schock remained principal of Coleman Elementary School while on the city council.[15]

His starting annual salary as mayor in 1999 was $7000,[7][16] and he continued to serve as a principal until he retired in 2003.[9] Day-to-day responsibilities fell to the full-time city manager.[16][17] As a mayor, his city's success at managing its gambling-dependent economy and its relationship with the Grand Victoria Casino Elgin was well chronicled throughout the country.[18][19] Revenues from the casino have helped pay for the Elgin Police Department building and a new town recreation center.[20] In 2000, he lured Motorola to bring its distribution center to Elgin by using an Illinois state economic incentives package.[21]

References
  1. Kuczka, Susan and Teresa Wiltz (February 24, 1993). "Woodstock Mayor Denied 3rd Term". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  2. "Suburban Election Results". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. February 25, 1993. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  3. Bjorklund, Janice (May 18, 1993). "City Out To Ensure Terms of Gambling Deal Are Met". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  4. Krol, Eric (April 2, 1997). "Elgin voters make a strong statement - Favor direction incumbents are taking city". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  5. Krol, Eric (February 26, 1997). "Incumbents rule in area primaries - Elgin council trio easily outpaces four challengers". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  6. Hahn, Brad (February 22, 1999). "Gang shootings leave mayor candidates at loss - Kelly, Schock can't offer easy solution for crime". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  7. Scott, Anika M. and Bechetta Jackson (April 15, 1999). "Incumbents Come Up Short On Personality And Votes". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
  8. Krol, Eric (June 15, 1996). "Woman backtracks on comments about councilman's ethics". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  9. O'Konowitz, Tom (March 22, 2003). "Elgin's mayor says city must stay aggressive to weather - economy". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  10. Griffin, Jean Latz and Desiree Chen (February 25, 1997). "Controversy May Draw Elgin Voters To Primary". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  11. Griffin, Jean Latz (February 20, 1997). "Elgin's 1st Round May Resemble The Finals - Primary Often Proves To Be A Sneak Preview". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  12. Borchmann, Phil (July 13, 1995). "City Won't Help Fund Youth Jail". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  13. Borchmann, Phil (August 21, 1995). "Elgin Rolls in Casino Cash". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  14. "Riverboat bonanza". The Hawk Eye. Newsbank. July 18, 1996. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  15. Karuhn, Carri and Karen Ann Culotta (December 15, 1998). "3 In Race For Elgin Mayoral Primary - Most Villages Will Not Go To Polls In February". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  16. Chiem, Phat X. (March 10, 1999). "Maine Township's Teen Jobs Program Is In Snow Mode - Residents Want Paths Shoveled". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  17. Scott, Anika M. and Bechetta Jackson (April 15, 1999). "Incumbents Come Up Short On Personality And Votes". Chicago Tribune. Newsbank. Retrieved February 17, 2009.
  18. Lannan, Maura Kelly and Ryan Keith (May 13, 2005). "Amid Talk Of Expansion, Illinois Gambling Reaches A Crossroads". The Cincinnati Post. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  19. "Illinois gambling industry reaches a crossroads State's high taxes hurting business, casino officials say - response could serve as a lesson". Charleston Daily Mail. Newsbank. April 13, 2005. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  20. Lannan, Maura Kelly and Ryan Keith (April 17, 2005). "Tax Hikes Sinking Ill Riverboats / State's 70% Levy Crimping Casinos' Profits, BUSINESS". The Press of Atlantic City. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
  21. Comerford, Mike and John Patterson (July 14, 2000). "Motorola's back on track Company reviving plans from growth - spurt in '90s". Daily Herald. Newsbank. Retrieved February 16, 2009.
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