Elmer W. Conti

Elmer W. Conti (April 9, 1921 – January 4, 1988) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Elmwood Park, Illinois, Conti went to Proviso High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Conti went to Western Illinois University. He was in the real estate and insurance business. Conti served on the Elmwood Park Village Board and was the village board president.

Conti was involved with the Republican Party. Conti served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1957 until 1983. Conti died at his home in Elmwood Park, Illinois.[1][2]

In 1966, Conti was the target of a political assassination attempt, in which a massive black powder bomb was placed in the garage of his home at 2211 North 77th Ave in Chicago. The blast left a 6-inch deep impression in the concrete floor.[3] No suspect(s) have ever been identified or criminally charged in relation to this incident.

Notes
  1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Elmer W. Conti, pg. 104
  2. 'Elmer Conti longtime suburb mayor,' Chicago Tribune, Kenan Heise, January 5, 1988, section 2, pg. 14
  3. A Report on Chicago Crime. Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Crime Commission. 1966. pp. 105–106.


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