John Millner

John J. Millner (born c. 1951 He then served as Chief of Police starting in 1986. During his tenure, the Elmhurst Police Department launched community policing efforts, bike and motorcycle patrols, and a gun lock giveaway program. and he is also a former President of the DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association.

Millner served as a State Representative for two years. With the retirement of State Senator Kathleen Wojcik in July 2005, local Republican leaders appointed Millner to fill the vacancy. Millner first finished Wojcik's term, then was elected to a four-year term in 2006. He was reelected to another term in 2010, defeating Democratic challenger Corinne Pierog. The Chicago Tribune endorsed Millner in the 2010 election.

Because of his background in law enforcement, Millner is known for his work on criminal justice legislation, His contributions include an anti-stalking law and a bill that requires lead homicide investigators to undergo more interrogation training, to reduce the likelihood of false confessions. He earned an associate degree from Triton College, a bachelor's degree in social justice from Lewis University, and a master's degree in criminal justice administration from Western Illinois University.

Millner has two children and two grandchildren. His wife, Debbie Millner, died on May 1, 2012, after a long battle with cancer. He had announced in September 2011 that he would not seek re-election to his Senate position to spend more time with his wife.