IL SR0407

Illinois Senate memorial resolution mourning the death of Lori T. Healey of Chicago, who passed away on May 3, 2025

Healey served as chief of staff and commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development under Mayor Richard M. Daley, overseeing over $1 billion in economic development investments

Led Chicago 2016 (the city's Olympic bid) and coordinated the 2012 NATO and G-8 summits in Chicago; served as senior vice president at the Obama Foundation overseeing construction of the Obama Presidential Center

Served as CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, leading development of Marriott Marquis Chicago and Wintrust Arena; held private sector roles at Clayco, Tur Partners, John Buck Company, and Perkins&Will

Resolution extends condolences to her surviving children, four grandchildren, partner Walt Eckenhoff, and directs a copy be presented to her family