EDUCATION · IL · 1981-1985
Ruth B. Love
Schools Supt · Chicago · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
First woman + first African-American Chicago Schools Supt
Background
Between 1981 and 1985, Ruth B. Love held the Schools Supt · Chicago of Chicago seat in Illinois, a 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Angeline P. Caruso; succeeded by Manford Byrd Jr.. Note: First woman + first African-American Chicago Schools Supt. Same-year political environment (1981): Governor James R. Thompson.
Auto-synthesized summary from Officium's indexed fields (tenure, predecessor / successor chain, career arc, FEC matches). Treat as derived metadata, not primary source.
Others who held this office in Illinois
- Paul G. Vallas (1995-2001)
- Argie K. Johnson (1993-1995)
- Ted Kimbrough (1990-1993)
- Manford Byrd Jr. (1985-1989)
- Angeline P. Caruso (1980-1981)
- Joseph P. Hannon (1975-1979)
- James F. Redmond (1966-1975)
- Benjamin C. Willis (1953-1966)
- Herold C. Hunt (1947-1953)