C. L. McCormick

C.L. McCormick (December 1, 1919 – March 1, 1987) was an American politician and businessman.

Early life C.L. McCormick was born in McCormick, Illinois, an unincorporated community in Pope County, Illinois. C.L. was his full first name, possibly inspired by his grandfather Christian and his grandmother's maiden name Lay. He went to the Vienna, Illinois public schools and was elected to the Vienna, Illinois City Council. He served in the United States Army during World War II for forty-six months. After the war, he owned a taxi, merchandise, and restaurant business in Vienna, Illinois. He was reelected in 1954. He was succeeded by fellow Republican Robert Winchester while fellow incumbents Clyde L. Choate and Richard O. Hart were reelected.

He returned to politics, defeating Democratic incumbent William L. Harris in the 1980 general election. In a three-way race with a candidate from the Equal Rights Party, Johns defeated McCormick to retain his seat. He died at Massac Hospital in Metropolis, Illinois.