Jo Ann Eckmann

Jo Ann Eckmann served two-terms as the first woman mayor in Libertyville from 1989-1997. She was originally from Buffalo, NY and came to Libertyville in 1977/1978 with her husband. She served as secretary and treasurer of Eckmann Associates. She joined the League of Women Voters and served on the board for the David Adler Center. She was active on local issues in the community, developed the downtown Libertyville plan and served on various boards and commissions until she retired in 1997. Jo Ann Eckmann Park has been named after her and is located at Nathan Lane and Lucerne Avenue in Libertyville.

More information can be found at https://shelflife.cooklib.org/2019/03/08/the-past-is-present-3-women-of-libertyville/