Harry C. Van Norman (May 16, 1874 – October 11, 1929) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 2nd district from 1924 to 1927 and alderman of Chicago's 27th ward from 1927 until his death after a long illness in 1929.[1] In both capacities he represented a significant portion of Chicago's Near West Side where he lived. A Democrat, he served alongside fellow Democrat Frank Ryan and Republican Peter S. Krump in the House,[2] and had previously run unsuccessfully for the House in 1922. After his death he was succeeded by Democrat Jeremiah P. Leahy in the Chicago City Council in April 1930.[3] Van Norman was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and moved to Chicago. He was involved with the furniture business and with real estate.[4]

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  1. ↑ "City Hall will close in homage to Van Norman". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 88, no. 41. October 13, 1929. p. 16. Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "New Members in State House and Senate Are Given". Moline Daily Dispatch. Vol. 47. November 6, 1924. p. 15. Retrieved March 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "Jeremiah P. Leahy Takes Oath as Council Member". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 89, no. 100. April 26, 1930. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1825-1926,' Biographical Sketch of Harry C. Van Norman, pg. 126=127


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