Carole Pankau

Carole Pankau (born 1947) is a former Illinois State Senator from the Republican Party, representing the 23rd district from 2005 to 2013. Pankau previously served as State Representative from 1993 to 2005.

Early life Pankau earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Illinois. She served as a member of the DuPage County Board from 1984 to 1992 and prior to that served on the school board for Keeneyville School District 20. She was active as a precinct committeeman in the Republican organization in Bloomingdale Township. In the 1992 general election, Pankau was elected to represent the 45th district.

Illinois General Assembly In the 1992 general election, Pankau was elected to represent the 45th district.

Personal Pankau was born August 13, 1947, in Valparaiso, Indiana. She has been married to Anthony John Pankau Jr. since 1966. They have four grown children: John, Jason, Shay and Aaron. She has been a resident of DuPage County for more than 30 years. Pankau was a former owner-manager of an auto-body/towing business for 17 years.