Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer dies at age 51

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Deer was appointed to the 2nd District Cook County Board seat in 2017.

CHICAGO — Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer has died at the age 51, his family confirmed. The news of his death was posted on his Facebook page by his family overnight. The post did not mention a cause of death. Deer leaves behind a wife and three children. He grew up in North Lawndale and attended Collins High School.

Dennis was a beacon of hope and compassion who fulfilled a mission of improving healthcare, education and economic opportunities for every resident he served. A tireless advocate for the underserved and underrepresented, he was a champion for people, with an unwavering commitment and genuine love for a district that spanned the Loop, Englewood and the West Side of Chicago.

 

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