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Charles L. "Chuck" Pangle (June 5, 1941 December 25, 2015) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Bradley, Illinois, Pangle graduated from Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School and then served in the United States Navy. He went to Kankakee Community College and University of California. He was a realtor, lobbyist, and owned a collection agency. Pangle lived in Bourbonnais, Illinois. He served as the county treasurer for Kankakee County, Illinois and was a Democrat. Pangle served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1983 to 1987. Pangle worked for the Illinois Department of Conservation. He then switched to the Republican Party; in 1992, he ran for a seat in the Illinois Senate and lost the election. He died at his home in Bourbonnais, Illinois. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Bradley, Illinois Village in Illinois, United States

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Kankakee Community College (KCC) is a public community college in Kankakee, Illinois. The main campus is located on the southern border of the city of Kankakee and spans 178 acres (0.72 km2) along the banks of the Kankakee River. KCC is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges. The college was founded in 1966. Its president is John Avendano.

Notes

  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1985-1986,' Biographical Sketch of Charles L. Pangle, pg. 106
  2. Charles "Chuck" Pangle-obituary
  3. 'Joliet State Senator Faces Ex-democrat,' Chicago Tribune, Bob Merrifield, October 27, 1992
  4. Our Campaigns.com.-Charles "Chuck" Pangle

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