Life is an Audition - Evelyn Sanguinetti Former Lieutenant Governor of Illinois (Re-Release)
EPISODE SUMMARY
From the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois to changing laws for fair housing, Evelyn Sanguinetti proudly shares her journey from growing up in poverty to living in Springfield. A refreshing story of failure, humility, and hard work that made her famously known as The Sidewalk Lady, and how she uses her experiences to make Wheaton a desirable place for businesses to thrive!
Episode Notes
From the first Latina Lieutenant Governor of Illinois to changing laws for fair housing, Evelyn Sanguinetti proudly shares her journey from growing up in poverty to living in Springfield. A refreshing story of failure, humility, and hard work that made her famously known as The Sidewalk Lady, and how she uses her experiences to make Wheaton a desirable place for businesses to thrive!
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