Kenneth W. Course

Kenneth W. Course (died 1977) was an American Democratic politician who served in the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate.

Early life and career Course was born in Chicago. He attended Funston Elementary School, Roosevelt High School, and DePaul University, and received coaching for the Certified Public Accountant examination through LaSalle Extension University.

During World War II, Course served for four years in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division. He saw action in four major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge, as a forward observer with airborne artillery. Before his election to the General Assembly, he worked for more than 25 years in the wholesale and retail oil business.

Cement bribery case Course was prosecuted in connection with a scheme involving legislation to increase the legal weight limit for ready-mix concrete trucks. On June 25, 1976, a federal jury convicted him of conspiracy and mail fraud, as well as bribery. He was sentenced to three years in prison and fined $5,000.