W. Russell Arrington

William Russell Arrington (July 4, 1906 – October 3, 1979) was an American politician and lawyer.

No less an authority than Michael Madigan, long-time Speaker of the Illinois House, said of Arrington, No doubt, Senator Arrington is the father of the modern General Assembly..[1] Among many key reforms, he spearheaded increased legislative staff, internship programs, and more frequent legislative sessions.

Arrington died at his home in Evanston, Illinois.

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