Former Bears Player is New Mayor of Palatine

Former Bears Player is New Mayor of Palatine
Jim Schwantz from his college football days at Purdue.
Former Bears Player is New Mayor of Palatine
Jim Schwantz from his college football days at Purdue.

Former Bears Player is New Mayor of Palatine

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A major defeat took place in the northwest suburb of Palatine. Political newbie, and former Chicago Bears player, Jim Schwantz beat five-term mayor Rita Mullins. Mullins came in third in the race.