Richard Elrod
Richard Elrod | |
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Elrod, circa 1969 | |
| Judge of the Cook County Circuit Court | |
| In office August 1988 – April 19, 2014 | |
| Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois | |
| In office 1970–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph I. Woods |
| Succeeded by | James E. O'Grady |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
| In office 1969–1970 | |
| Preceded by | LaSalle J. Michaels |
| Succeeded by | Howard W. Carroll/ Charles J. Fleck Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 17, 1934 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 19, 2014 (aged 80) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
Richard J. Elrod (February 17, 1934 – April 19, 2014) was an American jurist, sheriff, and legislator.