William R. Haine

William R. Haine
Member of the Illinois Senate
from the 56th district
In office
November 2002 (2002-11) – January 2019 (2019-01)
Preceded byEvelyn M. Bowles
Succeeded byRachelle Crowe
Madison County State's Attorney
In office
December 1986 (1986-12) – November 2002 (2002-11)
Preceded byDick Allen
Succeeded byWilliam A. Mudge
Personal details
Born(1944-08-08)August 8, 1944
DiedAugust 16, 2021(2021-08-16) (aged 77)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseAnna Haine
ChildrenSeven Children
Alma materSt. Louis University
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1967–1969
Unit1st Cavalry Division
Battles/warsVietnam War
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William Haine (August 8, 1944 – August 16, 2021) was a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate representing the 56th district from his appointment in November 2002 until 2019.

Prior to his service in the Illinois Senate, he served as a member of the Madison County Board during the 1980s and as the Madison County State's Attorney from 1988 to 2002.