Corinne Wood

Corinne Gieseke Wood (May 28, 1954 – May 18, 2021) served as the 44th lieutenant governor of Illinois from 1999 to 2003. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Illinois and Loyola University School of Law, Wood was named general counsel to the Illinois Commissioner of Banks and Trusts.

Corinne Wood
44th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois
In office
January 11, 1999  January 13, 2003
GovernorGeorge Ryan
Preceded byBob Kustra
Succeeded byPat Quinn
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
January 10, 1997  January 10, 1999
Preceded byThomas F. Lachner
Succeeded byMary Beattie
Personal details
Born
Corinne Joyce Gieseke

(1954-05-28)May 28, 1954
Barrington, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2021(2021-05-18) (aged 66)
Political partyRepublican
SpousePaul Wood
Education
  • University of Illinois (BS)
  • Loyola University (JD)
ProfessionAttorney

Wood was the first Female lieutenant governor of the state of Illinois.

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