Adeline Geo-Karis
Adeline Geo-Karis | |
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Official portrait, c. 1981 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office January 1979 – January 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Leonard |
| Succeeded by | Michael Bond |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–1979 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Antigone Geokaris March 29, 1918 |
| Died | February 10, 2008 (aged 89) |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University (B.S.) DePaul University (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Naval Reserve |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
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Adeline Jay Geo-Karis (March 29, 1918 – February 10, 2008) was an American politician and naval officer who was a member of the Illinois Senate for the 31st District from 1979 to 2007. A member of the Republican Party, she was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1973 to 1979. Known simply as "Geo" to her constituents, she was a popular politician in Lake County, Illinois for many years. Known for her no-nonsense attitude and her ability to work across party lines, she also served for a time as Mayor of Zion.