Harry Osterman

Harry Osterman (born April 14, 1967)[1] is an American politician serving as a member of the Chicago City Council from the 48th ward. He previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 14th District from 2000 to 2011.

Harry Osterman
Member of the Chicago City Council
from the 48th ward
Assumed office
May 16, 2011
Preceded byMary Ann Smith
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 14th district
In office
January 12, 2000 – May 16, 2011
Preceded byCarol Ronen
Succeeded byKelly Cassidy
Personal details
Born (1967-04-14) April 14, 1967
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Peggy Osterman
RelationsKathy Osterman (mother)
Children3

Early life and education

Born and raised in Chicago, Osterman graduated from Gordon Technical High School in 1985. He attended Illinois State University and Loyola University Chicago, but did not earn a degree.[2]

Career

Osterman began his career as an aide to 48th ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith, then he worked as a staff liaison to the Chicago Police Department and the Cook County State's Attorney’s Office.

Illinois House of Representatives

Osterman was originally appointed as to the state house to complete the term of Carol Ronen, who had been elected to the Illinois Senate.

Osterman represented the 14th district in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2000 until 2011, when he resigned to assume office as Chicago alderman.[3]

Chicago City Council

Osterman was elected alderman for the 48th Ward in the 2011 Chicago aldermanic election to replace outgoing alderman Mary Ann Smith. He was reelected in 2015 and 2019.

Personal life

Harry Osterman's mother, Alderman Kathy Osterman represented the 48th Ward from 1987 to 1989.[4]

References
  1. "Illinois General Assembly - Representative Biography". www.ilga.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  2. Board, CST Editorial (2019-01-27). "48th Ward candidate for alderman: Harry Osterman". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  3. "Meet Alderman Osterman – Harry Osterman for 48th Ward Alderman". Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  4. "Kathy Osterman - Remembered Through the Eyes and Hearts of Her Community | Edgewater Historical Society". www.edgewaterhistory.org. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
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