The Peoria Woman - June 1999

Corrine Wood made Illinois history with her election to statewide office and was inaugurated January 11 as the first female lieutenant governor of Illinois, pledging to be an active lieutenant governor for the people of Illinois.Wood plays an important role in leading administration efforts on health care, childcare, downtown economic development, rural affairs, seniors, and the environment.Wood,, the second highest-ranking state official, began a career in public service 20 years ago.