Harry C. Van Norman (May 16, 1874 – October 11, 1929) was a member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 2nd district from 1924 to 1927 and alderman of Chicago's 27th ward from 1927 until his death after a long illness in 1929. In both capacities he represented a significant portion of Chicago's Near West Side where he lived. A Democrat, he served alongside fellow Democrat Frank Ryan and Republican Peter S. Krump in the House, and had previously run unsuccessfully for the House in 1922. After his death he was succeeded by Democrat Jeremiah P. Leahy in the Chicago City Council in April 1930. Van Norman was born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota and moved to Chicago. He was involved with the furniture business and with real estate.
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- "City Hall will close in homage to Van Norman". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 88, no. 41. October 13, 1929. p. 16. Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- "New Members in State House and Senate Are Given". Moline Daily Dispatch. Vol. 47. November 6, 1924. p. 15. Retrieved March 8, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Jeremiah P. Leahy Takes Oath as Council Member". Chicago Tribune. Vol. 89, no. 100. April 26, 1930. p. 5. Retrieved March 7, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- 'Illinois Blue Book 1825-1926,' Biographical Sketch of Harry C. Van Norman, pg. 126=127
| Preceded byJohn J. Touhy | Member of the Chicago City Council 27th ward 1927 – October 11, 1929 |
VacantTitle next held byJeremiah P. Leahy |
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