About Angelo "Skip" Saviano

Angelo “Skip” Saviano has been a trusted and proven leader in the Elmwood Park community. He was elected Village President of Elmwood Park in April of 2013. Saviano was first elected to public office as Leyden Township Supervisor in 1989 and then went on to serve his constituents on the state level in 1992 until retiring in 2013 as Assistant Minority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. Angelo “Skip” Saviano was regarded as one of the most influential and effective members of the Illinois legislature.

Saviano is known as a staunch advocate for senior citizens and individuals with special needs and has worked diligently to enhance their lives. As a State Representative, he consistently was a sponsor of senior activities and legislation focused at protecting their well-being; he firmly believes that seniors should not have to struggle to pay their property taxes, utilities, and prescription medication. His long list of credentials and dedication to public service has earned him distinctive honors in his years of service.

Saviano was born in Chicago, Illinois. His family later moved to Elmwood Park where he attended Elm School. Saviano went on to attend Holy Cross High School in River Grove. He has Bachelor of Arts degree from DePaul University. After graduating, Saviano owned and operated a paralegal service which served many of the top attorneys in the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Saviano is member of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church and regularly participates in neighborhood activities and volunteer services. He is one of the co-founders of the Taste of Elmwood Park, which is a top rated community festival of local restaurateurs and home-chefs. He is married to his wife, Julia and has two daughters, Bianca and Gianna.