John Humphrey (June 20, 1838 – October 3, 1914) was an English American politician and attorney who is credited as the father of Orland Park, Illinois.

[1] When the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad announced plans to open a station near their homestead in 1879, Humphrey purchased a large plot of land.

[2] When Orland Park was incorporated in 1892, Humphrey served as the town's first mayor, holding that elected office until his death in 1914.

Because Humphrey was perceived as an advocate for the Cook County suburbs at the expense of the city, Chicago newspapers often depicted him negatively.

[3] During his Senate career, Humphrey introduced a number of important bills.

Humphrey also introduced legislation reassigning the duty of prisoner diet to the Superintendent of Public Service.

Funds for prisoner diet previously were sent directly the county sheriff, some of which kept the money and used very little on food.

When he returned to Chicago on September 26, he was immediately admitted to St. Luke's Hospital.