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Village President Judy Abruscato

Trustee Dean Argiris

Trustee Kenneth Brady

Trustee Robert Heer
Trustee Bill Hein

Trustee Ray Lang

Trustee David Vogel

Judy Abruscato, Village President

Length of Service... since 1987, Board of Trustees.

Birthplace... Chicago.

Family...Lived in Wheeling since 1969 with my husband Mario; we have two children, Anthony Abruscato and Valerie Gross (Scott), and two grandchildren, Nicholas and Jackson.

Employment...Vice President / Branch Manager of MB Financial Bank (formerly Corus Bank) in Wheeling for the past 30+ years.

I’ve lived in Wheeling...since 1969.

Hobbies/Interests...I enjoy working with people, going to the theatre, and above all, being with my family.

I ran for public office to...Give back to my community and help it become a wonderful place to live.

Before I was a trustee, I was...Chairperson of the Wheeling Not-for-Profit 4th of July Organization; Wheeling Parent Teacher Organization; Wheeling High School Instrumental League (Treasurer and Public Relations Person); Wheeling Lioness Club (First President); Wheeling Historical Society (Secretary).

The most important thing I do as a trustee is...Work for the people and the business community.

I would like people to remember me for...Understanding, gentleness, and kindness.

The accomplishments I’m most proud of...Development of Milwaukee Avenue, Uniform Refuse Collection, and Bringing Special Events to the Residents of Wheeling..

In the next 10 years, I see Wheeling changing in the following ways...In the next ten years, I see the Village developing its retail sector. With the development of the corner of Milwaukee and Dundee, I believe this will be the beginning of a GREAT downtown.

Person who has influenced me the most throughout my life... The biggest influence in my life was being in the Salvation Army and being brought up by my grandmother. Both taught me hard work, dependability, honesty, and giving to others.

When I’m not working, I like to...Spend time with my family and friends.

My idea of a great day is...Being able to help my community.

The one thing few people know about me is...I always wanted to be a Salvation Army officer.

I wish I had more time to...Spend with my family.

People who know me well say I’m...Always working.

My favorite quotation is..."The life given us by nature is short, but the memory of a well-spent life is eternal."

Trustee Abruscato was acknowledged as an Illinois Woman of Achievement in March, 2001 by the State of Illinois 92nd General Assembly. She also received theWheeling Senior Commission Awardin 2001 for Outstanding Volunteer Service and is recipient of the Wheeling High School Band Recognition Awardin 2004 for her generous support and ongoing dedication.