Bill Lowry
Cook County Commissioner, 3rd District
Chair of the Cook County Board's Health & Hospitals Committee. Born and raised on the South Side.
Faith, education, community
Bill Lowry grew up on the South Side of Chicago. His mother was a teacher and a minister, and his father was a civil rights and civic leader.
In college, Bill canvassed neighborhoods for Harold Washington's campaign for mayor. He went on to become an attorney and lead a Chicago law firm.
Bill has beaten cancer twice. Voters in Cook County's 3rd District first elected him commissioner in 2018.
“My parents taught me early on that when God blesses you, you give back.”
“I don't believe in quick hits or transactional politics.”
“I believe in generational change. I believe in building programs which last beyond any election cycle.”
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Birthday coming up? Get screened free.
Bill created a Cook County program that gives residents a free mammogram or prostate cancer screening during their birthday month, with or without insurance. In his words, it lets families “access life-saving care without going broke.”
Bill's record
- Founded TITOIn 2013, Bill founded The It's Time Organization to give young people a safe place after school.
- Capital Development BoardIn 2014, Bill became the first Black American appointed to the Illinois Capital Development Board. He later served as vice-chairman.
- Assault weapons banBill pushed for the statewide ban that Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law as HB 5471.
- Provident HospitalBill helped lead the effort to restore ambulance service at Provident Hospital on the South Side.
- Medical debtBill fought to ease the burden of medical debt on families across Cook County.
- Small business grantsBill launched the Cook County Business Development Grant Program for social equity applicants.
News & updates
CBS Chicago on Bill's birthday screening program.
Op-edInvesting in Cook County Health is the smart financial choiceBill's case for funding the county's public health system.
EventChicago's largest men's & family health fairBill and Cook County Health hosted the fair.
Stay in the loop
Get updates on screenings, community events and Bill's work in the 3rd District.
Support Bill
Contributions go to Bill's campaign committee.
DonateContact Bill's county office
118 N. Clark St., Room 567
Chicago, IL 60602